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2 Jan, 5 tweets, 4 min read
#Pakistan case numbers ⬆️by 50%.The ripples of 5th🌊 have begun. We detected #Omicron in samples as early as Dec 6. It has a doubling time of 1.5-3 days, much faster than Delta. How do we brace ourselves? Recipe is the same: #mask #SocialDistancing #boosterdose as eligible 1/
Who should get the vaccine? Anyone who is 12 and above. Who should get a booster? 1:Immunocompromised (all ELIGIBLE age groups)
2: Those 50 years & above
3: Healthcare workers
*Booster when last vaccine give at least more 6 months ago 2/
Recovering from Covid? Wait for 28 days before getting a booster.
All vaccines being offered as boosters: Sinopharm, Sinovac, Pfizer or Moderna 3/
Cannot underscore the importance of staying at home if possible so that essential workers can continue to provide us services and remain healthy. It is ok to say no to wedding invitations and parties. Important to keep that mask on and avoid physical contact. 4/
Our #Covid_19 sequencing as well as testing rates remain low. However here is an estimate of the #Omicron percent from @IHME_UW Karachi/Sindh is 100% 5/

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