The so-called “bivalent” jab, made by Pfizer/BioNTech, targets the highly infectious BA.4 and BA.5 types of the variant.

The court’s nine justices will begin hearing a new round of cases when the court’s next term kicks off on Oct 3.

Chengdu has been effectively under lockdown for a week since reporting several hundred Covid cases.

Human Develop­ment Index declines for two years straight for first time since its inception over 30 years ago.

Cansino says it is uncertain when vaccine would be able to go to market as additional administrative approvals are needed.

Inbound flights to Pakistan will no longer be mandated to upload passengers’ data via ‘Pass Track App’.

All residents have been asked not to leave the city unless “absolutely necessary”.

The losses sustained during school closures and disruption are not recouped easily.

The new generation of anti-Covid vaccines targets both the original strain of coronavirus and the BA.4 and BA.5 lineages.

The first million doses will be rolled out for children in Karachi.

It is the second Grand Slam the 35-year-old Serb will miss due to not being vaccinated.

Head coach Rahul Dravid tests positive for Covid-19.

By 2030, the prevalence of extreme poverty in the region is expected to drop below one per cent, says report.

Says he now intends to “pursue the next chapter of my career” .

Thirty-seven deaths reported this month from Sindh.

China exported 1.23 million facial masks to North Korea in July, worth $44,307, surging from 17,000 the previous month.

Drive to begin on Sept 19; authorities notice upsurge in number of Covid-infected passengers at airports.

Province records three deaths in a single day due to virus.

The vaccine has the same “typically mild” side effects as the original Moderna jab.

"He will safely return to public engagement and presidential travel," his physician says.

Over 80,000 tourists stranded in resort city after a Covid flare-up leads authorities to impose strict travel restrictions.

While 13 deaths reported in city in one week, August positivity rate stands at 1.36pc.

Deceased presented with rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome soon after being given J&J's vaccine.

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Rene de Monchy anticipates business picking up slowly compared to pre-Covid levels.

Pakistan reported 661 coronavirus infections on Sunday amid fears of an imminent Covid wave.

His positive test is believed to be “rebound” positivity experienced by some patients, according to the White House physician.

USAID pledges $20m to supplement Pakistan’s vaccination drive.

Most patients aged between 31-45 years, data shows.

Govt extends health emergency for three months.

Industry faces mounting worries over supply chains and reminders that its future hinges on decarbonisation.

The US president tested positive for Covid on Thursday.

NIH obtaining capability to make mRNA jabs but biotech capacity still lacking; team sent to South Korea for training.

Health minister says some elements trying to create impression that family planning, vaccination aren't compatible with religion.

KP records 18 new cases of virus.

The fast-spreading Omicron variant of the virus has been a major challenge for Chinese authorities.

Minister for National Health Services Abdul Qadir Patel urges masses to strictly adhere to SOPs to curb virus spread.

She previously tested positive in July last year.

Renewed surge in cases provides a further challenge for authorities grappling with economic fallout of earlier waves.

With no deaths, situation termed under control; expert says things "tricky" in Karachi as virus grows in humid environment.

The latest coronavirus variant was behind 52 per cent of cases sequenced in late June, according to a WHO report.

Fresh surges in infections show the virus is running free; WHO chief urges governments to deploy tried-and-tested measures.

Expert says cases may "rapidly increase" during Eidul Azha and Muharram, urges strict adherence to SOPs.

Health experts, NCOC warn that surge in cases may peak during Eidul Azha holidays.

Death toll hits 25 so far this month; health expert observes that Covid cases increase during Eid.

Robust plans need to be in place to properly dispose of all animal remains to prevent any other health risks from arising.

Hyderabad’s positivity jumps to 50pc on the back of three positive results from six tests.

Worshippers this year have faced an added challenge — the scorching sun and temperatures rising to 42°C.

NIH asks people to properly wash, buy only healthy-looking sacrificial animals amid Congo virus spread.

Those aged 18 and above, immunocompromised persons of all eligible age groups, healthcare workers and travellers are eligible.

US donates mobile laboratories to strengthen Pakistan’s testing capacity.

Govt urges people to consider "collective, online qurbani"; masks become mandatory inside mosques and cattle markets.

Despite worrying rise in numbers, there have been no bold measures taken; neither by provincial govt, nor its health department.

Health minister says NCOC is monitoring cases, prepared for "any scenario"; urges citizens to remain indoors during Eid.

Official says number of cases are doubling every five days, hospitalisations have started increasing and deaths have reappeared.

In Karachi, positivity tops 17pc; govt urges caution as Eidul Azha nears.

Health minister urges citizens to adopt precautionary measures, follow SOPs.

PCR testing has drastically gone down in Pakistan and our disease surveillance system needs much more strengthening.

"Social distancing must be part of seating plan in offices and this must also be ensured during prayers," guidelines say.

Karachi most-affected with positivity of 19.09pc; govt calls for a return of precautionary measures, makes mask mandatory.

Wearing of face masks in all indoor spaces advised; people asked to get booster dose voluntarily.

Scientists report evidence of pet cat infecting veterinary surgeon in Thailand; researchers say such cases are probably rare.

Says Pakistan to receive 6.8m doses of Pfizer vaccines for kids within 2 months; masks made mandatory in public.

240 of 333 new cases reported from Karachi; national positivity rate recorded at 2.42pc.

NIH says NCOC has recommended making face masks mandatory on all domestic flights, railways and public transport.

The dose can be received after five months; doctor notes public not taking warning seriously as turnover remains low.

No other changes made to Covid-19 guidelines on domestic air travel, says the Civil Aviation Authority.

Mardan comes in second with 8.77pc and Hyderabad with 8.51pc; Pakistan reports more than 400 Covid-19 cases for two straight days.

Karachi’s positivity rate crosses 19pc; health expert suggests imposing curbs to control virus, overcome energy crisis.

His inability to travel to the United States will serve as a key driver as he sets his sights on a seventh Wimbledon title.

China's adherence to zero-Covid policy have brought case numbers down but strict measures have fuelled anger among citizens.

City reports highest number of cases across the country; NCOC urges provinces to administer booster doses on priority basis.

Provinces advised to administer booster doses on priority basis; NCOC notes 85pc eligible population fully vaccinated.

In US, average price of an internal flight has shot up from $202 in October 2021 to $336 in May this year.

Citizens grow complacent as national attention diverts to pressing economic and political crises.

In fifth decrease since Sept 2020, price of 100mg Remdesivir injection reduced from Rs2,300 to Rs1,892.

Ask people to follow safety guidelines; 340 test positive in a week in Karachi.

An England and Wales Cricket Board spokesperson indicated that Stokes had tested negative for Covid-19 on Tuesday morning.

Doctors say uptick in cases show effectiveness of vaccine reducing because of time lapse, urge people to go for booster shots.

He met China's top diplomat in person for four and a half hours earlier this week.

Batsman underwent seven days of quarantine but will not be able to play in the final two matches, says Cricket South Africa.

While China’s infection rate is low by global standards, President Xi Jinping has doubled down on a zero-Covid policy.

Passengers will have to show negative test taken shortly before flight or proof of recovery before boarding plane.

The "bivalent" vaccine was tested in a trial of 814 adults and showed 1.75 times more Omicron-specific neutralizing antibodies.

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who was co-head of govt's Covid taskforce, will be promoted to deputy prime minister on June 13.

“Trend graph of Mumbai shows a silent wave, mild Omicron variants,” says member of government task force.

After a two-month lockdown, residents in areas deemed low-risk allowed to move around the city freely.

Shanghai aims to essentially end its lockdown from Wednesday after relaxing restrictions over the last week.

Central bank boosts lending as retail sales plunge 11.1pc on year in April while factory output sank 2.9pc.

According to the NIH, no monkeypox case has been reported in Pakistan.

Three from the touring party have tested positive but their four-day warm-up against English county Sussex will still go ahead.

Oil prices rose to over $115 a barrel, their highest in about seven weeks.

“If these learning losses aren’t addressed, affected students could experience a lifetime of depressed earnings,” it says.

National Institute of Health says rapid antigen tests being conducted on a "random basis" to monitor virus activity.

Decision comes with Beijing’s strict zero-Covid strategy dealing another blow to the country’s sporting ambitions.