About 187,800 people are being treated in isolation; the country is only one of two globally without a vaccination campaign.

“Today, we mark a tragic milestone,” President Joe Biden said and urged Americans to remain vigilant as cases tick back up.

The foreign minister voiced this praise at a global summit on the pandemic co-hosted by the White House.

The spray works both before a person is infected and after.

Agency for aviation safety says masks no longer considered essential for flights and airports.

Amid reports about NCOC's restoration, NHS clarifies that NIH body has replaced the forum and will function till pandemic ends.

It suggests vaccination of pregnant women against the virus to prevent the spread of the disease to newborns.

China has imposed draconian measures, trapping most of Shanghai's 25mn people at home for weeks as country combats worst outbreak.

Prime minister has also sought a report from the NIH over the current Covid-19 situation.

The sub-variant is causing an increasing number of cases in different countries, NIH says.

Olympic Council of Asia says decision was taken by "all stakeholders", new dates to be announced in the near future.

India says WHO report has been released “without adequately addressing India’s concerns” over “questionable” methods.

Says its Covid death numbers are accurate and verified by defunct NCOC through analysis of graveyard data of major cities.

It registered about 475,000 total deaths in 2020 but some experts estimate the actual Covid death toll in India is as high as 4mn.

Images on social media have unnerved the public at a time when hospitals and mortuaries in the city are overwhelmed.

The lockdown has forced much of the city’s 25 million people indoors.

The Delhi Capitals medical team is closely monitoring Marsh’s condition, team says.

Authorities say deaths were three people ages 89 to 91, all of whom had underlying health issues.

Says the prime minister has thrust Britain into a constitutional crisis.

“Let me say immediately that I’ve paid the fine and I once again offer a full apology,” says Johnson.

The number of critical patients has dropped to 273 and not a single death has been reported for the last eight days.

Says it will let some staff leave its Shanghai consulate amid a surge of infections in the locked-down megacity.

Pilgrims must be under age 65 and fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

DG Dr Shaheen says cases are on decline but pandemic is not over.

Information from medical board shows that things can be a bit "relaxed [now] since the virus isn't that bad anymore", he says.

Under China’s unbending virus controls, anyone found positive must be isolated from non-infected people.

Members praise timely adoption of proactive measures by govt.

Advocacy group says Title 42 expulsions had led to nearly 10,000 reports of kidnap, torture, rape and other violent attacks.

Only fully vaccinated passengers aged 12 years and above will be allowed to undertake international air travel to Pakistan.

The National Institute of Health Centre for Disease Control will now deal with Covid-related matters.

PM Boris Johnson not among those hit in first wave of sanctions; opposition politicians reiterate calls for his resignation.

Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis tested positive on Monday, while spinner Ashton Agar failed his test today.

Over 150m and 170m live on less than $3.20 and $5.50 a day, respectively, due to the pandemic’s adverse impacts on livelihoods.

According to a UN report, the cost of vaccinating 40pc of the population was 13.95pc of the country’s current health expenditure.

Probe finds programme partially successful but not impactful.

The metropolis of 25m has in recent days become the leading hotspot in a nationwide outbreak that began to gain pace in March.

Earlier this month, SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan had said that the govt had started deliberations to close the NCOC.

The number of critical care patients has decreased by three times in less than two months.

Health expert says virus still has potential to spread, advises citizens to not take it lightly.

China is maintaining a “dynamic clearance” approach that aims to cut transmission as soon as possible using stringent measures.

All restrictions on those not vaccinated against the coronavirus will remain, says Asad Umar.

The lockdown and a suspension of public transport will last until March 20, authorities say.

The responsibility to deal with the Covid data will be given to the National Institute of Health, Centres for Disease Control.

Daily coronavirus case count soared past the 1,000 mark this week for the first time since the pandemic’s early days in 2020.

The large majority of the deaths and the severe cases are in the unvaccinated, vulnerable segment of the population.

Asad Umar says the country is "very close" to achieving vaccination of all eligible citizens.

Vaccinated travellers will not need to provide negative PCR or rapid test before their arrival in the kingdom or to quarantine.

The shift came as a UN Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva was set to discuss Sri Lanka’s treatment of religious minorities.

NHS spokesperson says 9.7 million or 86 per cent of students have already received at least one shot of the Covid-19 vaccine.

A palace statement indicates she is now well enough to hold virtual engagements.

Only fully vaccinated spectators of 12 years and above age group are allowed to attend the matches.

Only two cities, Swabi and Nowshera, report a positivity rate of over 10pc.

Pre-boarding negative PCR requirement has been abolished for fully vaccinated inbound travellers.

Health department meeting expresses concerns over the low vaccination rate and less utilisation of some vaccines nearing expiry.

Warns some of the most vulnerable populations appear at risk of starvation.

Only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to attend indoor, outdoor events.

He was put on a ventilator earlier this month after his health deteriorated due to Covid-related complications.

The population will be tested three times in March, says Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

Health dept claims conducting 6,013 tests during last 24 hours while field workers put the number at 101.

The passengers will still have to submit a valid negative PCR test certificate for a test conducted within 48 hours of departure.

Members say they will resume work only after dues are cleared.

Thirty-one patients die, 1,360 test positive across the country in one day.

Health official links the reduced number of cases to vaccination.

Aides say symptoms are "mild".

Booster dose to be made mandatory in coming days.

Health department official promises payments from tomorrow.

Over 10,700 cases were reported in Karachi in February compared to 49,992 in January.

Scores of trucks left under the increasing pressure, raising authorities hopes for an end to the three-week protest.

“Illegal blockades and occupations are not peaceful protests,” says PM Trudeau.

Only Muzaffarabad, Peshawar and Mardan reported a positivity rate of over 10 per cent.

Report says pollution from pesticides, plastics and electronic waste is causing widespread human rights violations.

Restrictions will remain in place in six cities with a positivity rate of more than 10pc, including Karachi and Hyderabad.

Says he does not want to be associated with the anti-vax movement but supports an individual's right to choose.

The busiest US-Canada border crossing opens again after police remove the last of the protesters.

NCOC says over 200 million vaccine jabs have been administered.

Efforts on to achieve vaccination target in high-risk districts.

Health authorities hopeful to achieve target of fully vaccinating 90pc of population next month.

Police used teargas to disperse protesters in scenes reminiscent of the “yellow vest” riots of 2018-2019.

Govt urged not to withdraw sales tax on syringes.

Canada border blockade clearing peacefully as police move in.

So far over 29,731 people have died during the five waves of Covid-19 in Pak­istan.

WHO hails Pakistan’s response to Covid-19.

A police source says around 1,800 vehicles are closing in on the capital.

Deadly virus claims another 47 lives across country.

Healthcare system’s near-collapse deepening humanitarian crisis in the country.

National positivity ratio recorded at 8.2 per cent while nine cities register an infection rate of over 10pc.

Officials say populous areas prone to virus due to mass movement.

Since Sunday night, police have started slowly taking back control, seizing thousands of litres of fuel.

Directives will apply with effect from Feb 16 to people intending to perform Umrah regardless of vaccination, immunity status.

The negative Covid test reports were issued by two labs located in G-8 and Blue Area of the capital.

Currently, anyone coming from outside the EU, including Britain, has to show a negative test result from the previous 48 hours.

Positivity rate is 33pc in Kohat, 30pc in Khyber, 26pc in Malakand and 22pc in Peshawar.

RAT for inbound passengers on arrival at airports abolished from today.

Countries like China, Brazil, Anguilla, Kosovo, Mexico and a dozen others are among the high Covid-risk countries.