WHO chief urges governments and citizens to focus on known basic steps to suppress the pandemic.

Despite lockdown, Melbourne continues to report hundreds of new cases daily.

The spread of Covid-19 in India has forced organisers to move the competition abroad.

There should be a complete ban on gathering of 10 or more people, including sit-in and processions/rallies, says govt.

NIH spokesperson says process for appointment would be initiated soon to fill the post.

The province has not reported any Covid-19 death for over 10 days.

“I request all of you who came in contact with me in the last few days to isolate yourselves and get tested,” he says.

Other countries on the list include India, Egypt, Lebanon and Sri Lanka among others.

Sacrifices of goats, cows, camels and sheep were carried out nationwide.

The country's economy is forecast to shrink 5.1pc in the current fiscal year.

FM Qureshi says people must "exercise [their] collective responsibility to ensure a safe & healthy Eid".

Say humid weather, immunity in recovered cases to prevent Covid-19 spread.

Officials say initially, families will get access to such places.

Critics alleged that the Punjab govt has deliberately reduced tests to show less number of cases just to avoid criticism.

Sanofi-GSK deal is for 100 million doses, at two per person, and gives the govt an option to purchase an additional 500m doses.

State premier says “we haven’t been able to suppress it sufficiently”.

Health secretary says restrictions being brought in because people are “meeting and not abiding to social distancing”.

Chief executive says bringing fans back vital not only for their teams on the pitch but for a variety of reasons off it too.

UN survey shows MSMEs severely affected by Covid-19.

Committee members will be briefed "regarding role of Pakistan Army in combating Covid-19 under national strategy".

Saudi government covering the expenses of all pilgrims this year, worshippers say.

The group turned to sanitiser “as a substitute” for liquor after supplies were cut off due to the lockdown, says police official.

Covid-19 has reminded us of the potentially devastating interlinkages between NCDs and infectious diseases.

Indonesia asks mosques to shorten ceremonies; some mosques cancel sacrifice ritual.

Decision taken to avoid gathering of people to contain spread of Covid-19, says official.

Livestock farmers say officials were using tactics to ‘earn money’ by harassing them and detaining their animals.

UNHCR steps in as Black Lives Matter and other demonstrations clash with Covid-19 pandemic.

Herman Cain, 74, was diagnosed with the disease late last month.

Pilgrims' movements are being tracked through wearing wristbands connected to their phones.

Federal Reserve says US economy has rebounded from the depths of March and April.

Russian officials reject accusations as conspiracy theories and a persistent phobia.

Initiative to address socioeconomic fallout caused by pandemic.

World health agency wants 5,000-10,000 tests conducted daily.

Govt officials attacked in Bahawalnagar.

The official figures show that the downward trend in the Covid-19 cases has been continuing.

Seven out of 10 citizens in both Pakistan, Hong Kong were found reluctant to go to hospitals, clinics.

Real confirmed on Tue­sday that forward Mariano Diaz had tested positive, casting doubt on his participation in the August 8 tie.

Four key interventions stand out as critical to keeping daily cases low.

Retweets conspiracy theory that leading infectious diseases specialist Anthony Fauci helped push virus to hurt his re-election.

“Words aren’t enough to explain how blessed I feel and how amazing the arrangements have been,” says an Indian pilgrim.

Say institutions will be opened with tight safety measures to save loss of educational session.

Under written agreement, business activities can resume soon after Eid.

10 patients die of Covid-19 and 574 new cases emerge overnight in Sindh.

There are quite a few mixed signals coming from all sorts of places responsible to govern the country.

The association favours opening of educational institutes after monitoring severity of Covid-19.

Recovery prospects weakened by spread of Covid-19 in US, developing countries together representing 40pc of global air travel.

Announcement at a time when a spike in confirmed virus cases has shown signs of slowing the economy.

The select few approved for this year's Haj have been tested for the virus and are self-isolating in hotel rooms in Makkah.

Says he took the injection to instil public confidence in vaccines.

An etymological journey into the past.

White House statement says there is “no risk of exposure to the president or the vice president”.

World Health Organisation advocates for well-studied localised strategies.

Capital admin closes Margalla Hills, parks, picnic points as well as expressway to Murree till end of Eid holidays.

Surrey cricketers Mark Stoneman, Ryan Patel experienced something no other sportsmen in England have enjoyed since March.

Records biggest quarterly decline in Asia Pacific and Indian subcontinent region, where volumes fell 12.2pc to 7.2m containers.

Chairman says company has made tremendous efforts to prevent and control coronavirus.

Virtual meeting held among ministers from China, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nepal

Premier urges citizens to continue taking precautionary measures during Eid and Muharram to prevent spike in cases.

"All retail shops, markets, shopping malls and plazas shall remain closed," says provincial health dept notification.

‘We will slaughter 30,000-40,000 cows as collective sacrifice this year at 125 different centres in Karachi as opposed to 20,000

Envoy says cash, equipment will route through WHO.

DC Saqib Raza Aslam warns strict legal action will be taken against principals who open their schools.

Health experts fear surge in virus cases after Eidul Azha.

Two of the new cases belong to other districts, officials say.

Strict enforcement of Covid SOPs ordered.

Board is determined to find a window for the matches.

Alternate rows were used across two stands and advisory signs were on show for the friendly match.

Information Minister Shibli Faraz said a number of countries had started following Pakistan’s smart lockdown model.

Urges people to opt for booking sacrificial animals online or for collective sacrifice.

Analyst says announcement is important because it suggests North Korea is appealing for help.

It could bring storm surges of up to five feet and drop up to 18 inches of rain on parts of south Texas, the NHC says.

More than 280,000 new cases recorded globally on both Thursday and Friday, the highest daily rises since start of pandemic.

Says he is "feeling ok but will be self-isolated until given the all clear".

Exports to the peninsula increased by 34 per cent in June; Pakistan considering setting up institutional mechanism with Singapore.

527 illegal cattle markets in Punjab, KP and Islamabad sealed; PMA voices concern over unreported cases.

US President Trump has suspended several kinds of visas for foreigners during the coronavirus crisis.

Official says the Chinese nationals were stable and being observed by hospital staff.

People in England can be fined as much as 100 pounds by police if they refuse to wear a mask.

WTA Finals in Shenzhen and the Shanghai Masters were prime among the tennis tournaments to fall as the sport.

Olympics have been postponed until 2021 because of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Mohammad Amir will be tested for Covid-19 on his arrival in UK and quarantined for 14 days.

Unique facility becomes effective immediately.

“We were worried for him given his age, but he wasn't worried at all,” his son said.

Planning minister calls for religious harmony, unity.

The last four weeks have witnessed a clear trend: cases are down, deaths are down and fear is down.

The continent now accounts for a fifth of the world’s total cases of more than 15 million.

The kits were procured with financial support from the European Union.

Bill empowers boards to grant certificates and diplomas to the candidates promoted without examination.

Organisers hold a ceremony at near-empty National Stadium, with the public barred as infections surge in Tokyo.

Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing says his country’s assistance for Pakistan was worth $15 million.

Union council secretaries and LWHs to collect data about deaths occurring in their areas.

"I think most scientists that work on infectious diseases agree that there’s likely an airborne component," says professor.

Decision comes ahead of the first anniversary of India’s annexation of held Kashmir on Aug 5.

Yoshiro Mori says he is hopeful the situation will improve and suggests a vaccine is the key.