Islamabad becomes first city with 50pc fully vaccinated population

Last updated on: 13 September,2021 12:33 pm

Islamabad becomes first city with 50pc fully vaccinated population

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday said Islamabad had become the first city in Pakistan to have at least 50 percent of its eligible population (15 years & older) fully vaccinated against COVID 19.

In a tweet, Asad Umar, who is also head of National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), said 71 percent of Islamabad eligible population has received at least one dose.

Islamabad has become the first city in Pakistan to have at least 50 of its eligible population (15 years & older) fully vaccinated. 71 of Islamabad eligible population has recieved atleast 1 dose. Need to see an acceleration of second dose in other cities

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) September 12, 2021

He also stressed upon the need to accelerate process of vaccination in other cities.