<p>Pakistan's planning minister says the government will begin a drive to vaccinate children aged 12 or above to protect them from coronavirus.</p>.<p>The announcement on Tuesday by Asad Umar comes amid a steady decline in fatalities from coronavirus across the country.</p>.<p>Umar in a tweet said Pakistan will launch a campaign soon to vaccinate children at schools. He did not say exactly when it will begin.</p>.<p>Currently Pakistan is offering free jabs to teens and adults.</p>.<p>The latest development comes hours after Pakistan reported 41 deaths from coronavirus and 1,400 new cases in the past 24 hours.</p>.<p>It is the first time since July that Pakistan reported less than 1,500 single-day confirmed cases amid the fourth wave which authorities believe has subsided.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
<p>Pakistan's planning minister says the government will begin a drive to vaccinate children aged 12 or above to protect them from coronavirus.</p>.<p>The announcement on Tuesday by Asad Umar comes amid a steady decline in fatalities from coronavirus across the country.</p>.<p>Umar in a tweet said Pakistan will launch a campaign soon to vaccinate children at schools. He did not say exactly when it will begin.</p>.<p>Currently Pakistan is offering free jabs to teens and adults.</p>.<p>The latest development comes hours after Pakistan reported 41 deaths from coronavirus and 1,400 new cases in the past 24 hours.</p>.<p>It is the first time since July that Pakistan reported less than 1,500 single-day confirmed cases amid the fourth wave which authorities believe has subsided.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>