The federal health authorities announced to tighten up surveillance systems at all entry points of the country and monitoring incoming passengers in the wake of fears that a new variant of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) emerging.
An official of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination said that the spread of the BF.7 Omicron variant was causing concerns.
The official added that several additional measures had been taken to prevent the spread of the subvariant.
The health authorities instructed the deployment of thermal scanners at airports across the country.
The official stated that an “efficient system with a proper management team is fully functional” in the country to remain vigilant and was ready to make an emergency plan to deal with any sub-variant of Covid-19.
The official added that medical staff at intensive care units (ICU) at hospitals across the country were also active to handle any situation.
