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Omicron in Pakistan: Omicron-driven fifth wave has started in Pakistan: Authorities

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in the country, Pakistani authorities have warned that Omicron-driven fifth wave has started.

The National Command and Operation Centre, the principal body governing the policies and implementation of the national COVID-19 effort of Pakistan, held a meeting on Monday and discussed the epidemic curve chart data, national vaccine strategy and disease prevalence across the country after 708 cases were recorded in a single day - the highest since October 30 when 733 infections were detected, The News International reported.