Hey, Pakistan official response to UK government about the red list issue. Moreover, the Pakistan government wrote a detailed letter against the UK government. They exposed the claim that the decision to retain the former on red list was based on facts and data.
Earlier this week, the British government revealed that Pakistan was on hold on the red list. This is due to what it claimed deteriorating Coronavirus situation coupled with low testing capacity and limited genomic surveillance.
You may also like: Pakistani Rupee is slowly weakening against the US Dollar
In an official letter to the British Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, SAPM on Health, Dr. Faisal Sultan, said that UK’s announcement to keep Pakistan on its red list. It’s while moving other regional countries to the amber list received with “dismay” in the country.
The SAPM asserted that Pakistan has “no interest” in allowing its citizens to travel abroad. But, if they pose a risk to the other societies. Adding that health security is a common goal across the world.
Addressing the issue of a deteriorating COVID-19 outlook. The SAPM compared key Coronavirus indicators of Pakistan with other regional countries that are currently on the amber list to highlight the “differences” in the situation.
He also warned that judging countries’ track records in dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic based on just numbers alone, and that too without context, can prove deceptive.
Moving on to the issue of low testing capacity, the SAPM explained the mechanism under which the PCR tests are being conducted in Pakistan and highlighted that testing is done through “agreed-upon national algorithms,” which provides “accurate and timely data inputs.”
You may also like: Car Trackers: Their Advantages, Disadvantages, And More
Pakistan Official Response To UK Overview
In the end, the SAPM suggested the UK government adopt a three-pronged approach to screen passengers. It includes verifying the vaccination certificates of having received a WHO-approved vaccine, a PCR test report conducted within 72 hours of departure, and a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) report conducted at the airport within four to six hours of departure.
He concluded that this approach will provide the health security the world is seeking, adding that Pakistani health authorities are always available for their British counterparts to discuss this approach in detail.
We usually post content like this. So, make sure to check our home page for related content. Also, give us your thoughts about this issue in the comment section.
You must read: Sindh Extends School Closing Date For Longer
