Asad Umar, Federal Minister and NCOC Chief declared on Tuesday that the government will begin offering walk-in Covid-19 vaccines to all people over the age of 40 from tomorrow (Wednesday).
Citizens must simply give their CNIC number to 1166 to register for the vaccine. Vaccination centres are available across Pakistan but will be closed for the first two days of Eid, according to the ruling party’s official.
Starting tomorrow the 12th of May all 40 plus who have registered will be able to walk into any vaccination center of their choice and get vaccinated. Please note that vaccination centres are open and will only be closing for two days on eid.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) May 11, 2021
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Umar also declared on Tuesday that a vaccination campaign for Pakistanis over the age of 18 would begin after Eidul Fitr, but he was concerned about vaccine supply.
In addition, the PTI leader shared data on COVID-19 mortality in Pakistan. According to estimates from Pakistan’s top control agency, mortality rates are as follows: less than 1% for those under 40, 1.8 percent for those 41-50, 3.8 percent for those 51-60, 7.2 percent for those 61-70, 11.1 percent for those 71-80, and over 15% for those over 80.
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Mortality percentage which has been less than 1% for people under 40, rises to 1.8% for 41-50, 3.8% for 51-60, 7.2% for 61-70, 11.1% for 71-80 and over 15% for those above 80
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) May 11, 2021
