Putin went into self-isolation after dozens of people in his entourage fell ill with Covid-19 in the middle of September.

Unrest was reported in several places including the cities of Bergen and Trondheim, but the situation was the worst in Oslo.

Peshawar continues to stay as hub of pandemic.

Express satisfaction over the govt's performance in controlling the deadly virus across the country.

Covax group expresses concern over 25 per cent reduction in supply forecast for the fourth quarter of 2021.

Travellers will be subjected to testing and quarantine stipulations as per procedure.

Both senior doctors have been directed to report to the provincial health department.

Police spokesperson says 18 cases have been registered so far.

Nobel Prize winners in science, literature will receive their awards in their home countries for the second year running.

Punjab govt spokesperson says an investigation has been ordered and anyone found responsible will be punished.

"Vaccines are widely available," says Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan.

Says England cricketers heading to Australia for Ashes will get "no special deals" allowing their families to join them.

Melbourne police arrest 200 demonstrators.

"Unless urgent action is taken, the country faces an imminent humanitarian catastrophe," health agency says.

Police use pepper spray, foam baton rounds and rubber ball grenades to disperse violent protest.

The killing is believed to be the first in Germany linked to the government’s coronavirus rules.

General non-pharmaceutical interventions will remain enforced across the country till Sept 30.

The Big Apple currently requires anyone wanting to eat inside to provide proof of at least one shot.

Mobile teams will visit areas having few inoculated people, citizens advised to get second dose in four weeks.

Ministry of National Health Services official hopes the pace will improve in the coming days.

There are aspects of coronavirus management, especially by developed nations towards those less so, that smack of discrimination.

Many vaccine experts say the data so far only suggests need for boosters in older adults, people with compromised immune systems.

A third of the 193 UN states are planning to send videos but leaders and ministers for the remainder are due to travel to the US.

Officials insist pace of vaccination slow in province.

The number of daily infections has fallen by 50 per cent during the last over one month.

Hospitals are unable to fulfill obligations.

Data innovation and digital delivery system presented at World Bank conference.

"I know how difficult the last 5 months were for so many who rely on close links between the UK & Pakistan," says envoy.

Experts attribute decrease in rate in Peshawar to the administration’s efforts in implementing Covid-19 precautions.

Schools in around 17 countries remain fully closed while those in 39 countries remain partially closed, report says.

France has also made a Covid “health pass” mandatory for entering cafes, restaurants and many other public places.

Low vaccination contributing to casualties, says health expert.

Over 70m doses of vaccine administered across country.

The new guidelines will be effective from September 16 (Thursday) to September 30.

PMA asks govt to ensure sufficient supplies to hospitals at reasonable prices.

WHO officials insist the scientific justification for boosters remains unclear.

Officials say FIA and other agencies will be taken on board once the audit is completed.

Restrictions relaxed in 6 other districts where coronavirus prevalence remains relatively high, says minister.

This shipment is part of a 6.6 million tranche of vaccines the US has sent to Pakistan.

Scientists believe booster doses are not appropriate at this stage in the pandemic.

NCOC refutes news about extension in closure of educational institutions till Sept 30.

33pc marks will be awarded in each subject a student is unable to clear in board exams.

WHO, capital administration to launch ‘Wear a Mask - Protect Pakistan’ campaign.

Islamabad becomes first city in Pakistan to have 50pc of its eligible population fully vaccinated.

Move comes after warning by Unicef that prolonged school closures are worsening inequities for millions of children in South Asia.

This Sunday too will be dedicated to people requiring second dose of the vaccine.

Vaccination of people aged 15-18 begins tomorrow.

Pakistan has vaccinated more than 21 million people, administering over 65.5m doses of vaccines.

Capital reports 253 new patients, two casualties; 164 infected people detected in Rawalpindi.

Match cancelled after reports of an outbreak among backroom staff.

Move aimed at expediting Covid-19 testing, inoculation process in the province.

Doctor says herd immunity is technically impossible to achieve in urban areas of Pakistan.

The waiver is subject to other relevant Covid SOPs, such as thermal scanning upon arrival in Pakistan.

Restrictions imposed on gymnasiums, public transport have also been extended.

“The safe reopening of schools must be considered an utmost priority for all governments,” says Unicef report.

“We do not want to see widespread use of boosters for healthy people who are fully vaccinated,” WHO chief says.

Health experts believe that it may take another week to see a decline in the number of daily cases.

In a world where climate change, pandemics and cyberwarfare are the most pressing threats, why fight a two-decade-long war?

Pakistan has recorded less than 4,000 daily infections since August 29.

More than 129,500 people with coronavirus have died in Italy.

Intercity public transport has been suspended in the wake of fresh Covid restrictions.

Brazilian health authorities have accused a number of Premier League players of violating Covid-19 quarantine rules.

Says 70pc of city’s residents partially or completely vaccinated.

Inoculation of class 9-12 students begins in province today; Drap allows use of alternatives for Actemra.

34 more deaths in Punjab; minister terms 15-20 days crucial.

Doctors call for vaccination, social distancing to stem spread of virus.

Rawalpindi is among 24 districts in the country where new restrictions have been imposed.

All emergency, orthopaedic and gynaecological surgeries are being performed regularly, court told.

The government will also consider an extension in hard-hit areas in central and western Japan, including Aichi and Osaka.

US to deliver 6.6m Pfizer vaccines in 10 days.

Thousands of people gather in Bangkok to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

He has faced criticism over coronavirus response and holding Olympics despite public’s health concerns.

Indoor and outdoor gatherings banned, intercity public transport prohibited; Turkey eases quarantine regulations for Pakistanis.

All outdoor and indoor gatherings and intercity public transport also banned.

Swat reports eight of the total 27 deaths due to virus in KP.

Over 200 healthcare workers have died due to Covid-19 so far in Pakistan.

The timing for closing markets and shops in Karachi and Hyderabad is 8pm against 10pm in various parts of Sindh.

The American vaccine is required to be stored at -70 degrees Celsius.

The campaign has not picked up momentum due to a shortage of single-dose vaccines.

Hundreds of people who reach petrol pumps return without getting oil as they fail to produce vaccination certificates.

Individuals above 17 will have to be fully vaccinated by Oct 15 or they will not be allowed to enter educational institutions.

Asad Umar says 35pc of the country's adult population has received at least one vaccine dose.

KP reports 25 more deaths due to coronavirus.

74pc of beds for critical patients in Lahore's public hospitals occupied.

Approves Rs215m grant for cantonment boards polls, $10m funds for Roosevelt Hotel.

Inoculation of citizens over 17 years starts.

Some 10,000 deaths are reported every day in the world.

Provincial chief secretary orders door-to-door Covid vaccination campaign.

ECC meeting called for the approval of funds.

66 Covid patients breathe their last, 3,800 test positive for the infection.

The health minister directed the schools’ administrations to take parents' consent for vaccinating children.

400 more people found infected with Covid-19 in Islamabad.

Move comes a day after the health ministry said it was investigating the death of two men who received doses from tainted batches.

About 60pc of the German population has now been fully vaccinated and about 65pc have had at least one shot.