ISLAMABAD – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),America’s top health body, on Tuesday has issued a ‘Level One’ Covid-19travel notice for American, saying the risk of contracting infection may belower for fully-vaccinated people.
The improvement in travel advisor comes as Pakistan witnessed a significantdecline in coronavirus cases in recent months and recorded less than 300COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday amid aggressivevaccination campaign by the government. Half of Pakistan’s population hasnow received at least one dose of a COVID jab.
Earlier, CDC had placed Pakistan at ‘Level 2’ that means ‘moderate’.
The travel notice also carries a notice for American citizens: “Make sureyou are fully vaccinated before traveling to Pakistan.”
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“Travelers should follow recommendations or requirements in Pakistan,including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart from others,” the CDCwebsite says.
