, June 11 -- Voicing deep concerns over the emergence of a new sub-variant of COVID-19 sub-variant, Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Dr Abu Jafor of Wednesday urged all to avoid all forms of public gatherings.

The DGHS DG came up with the call while speaking at a press briefing at the DGHS.

He also called on nationals to reintroduce health-conscious practices, including the use of face masks and frequent hand washing.

Speaking on the ongoing vaccination campaign, Dr Jafor said booster doses should be administered again to people over the age of 18, pregnant women, individuals above 60 and those who are immune compromised, depending on the evolving situation.

Those eligible can receive their booste...