The latest coronavirus variant was behind 52 per cent of cases sequenced in late June, according to a WHO report.
Reuters Published 13 Jul, 2022 11:10pm
Fresh surges in infections show the virus is running free; WHO chief urges governments to deploy tried-and-tested measures.
AFP Published 13 Jul, 2022 10:37am
Expert says cases may "rapidly increase" during Eidul Azha and Muharram, urges strict adherence to SOPs.
Qazi Hassan Updated 12 Jul, 2022 01:43pm
Health experts, NCOC warn that surge in cases may peak during Eidul Azha holidays.
Aamir Yasin Updated 10 Jul, 2022 12:34pm
Death toll hits 25 so far this month; health expert observes that Covid cases increase during Eid.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 10 Jul, 2022 10:09am
Robust plans need to be in place to properly dispose of all animal remains to prevent any other health risks from arising.
Editorial Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:09am
Hyderabad’s positivity jumps to 50pc on the back of three positive results from six tests.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:50am
Worshippers this year have faced an added challenge — the scorching sun and temperatures rising to 42°C.
AFP Updated 08 Jul, 2022 01:16pm
NIH asks people to properly wash, buy only healthy-looking sacrificial animals amid Congo virus spread.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 08 Jul, 2022 07:49am
Those aged 18 and above, immunocompromised persons of all eligible age groups, healthcare workers and travellers are eligible.
Dawn.com Published 07 Jul, 2022 02:33pm
US donates mobile laboratories to strengthen Pakistan’s testing capacity.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 07 Jul, 2022 09:12am
Govt urges people to consider "collective, online qurbani"; masks become mandatory inside mosques and cattle markets.
Sumaira Raja | Adnan Sheikh Updated 05 Jul, 2022 06:36pm
Despite worrying rise in numbers, there have been no bold measures taken; neither by provincial govt, nor its health department.
Shazia Hasan Published 05 Jul, 2022 07:29am
Health minister says NCOC is monitoring cases, prepared for "any scenario"; urges citizens to remain indoors during Eid.
Dawn.com Updated 04 Jul, 2022 04:43pm
Official says number of cases are doubling every five days, hospitalisations have started increasing and deaths have reappeared.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 04 Jul, 2022 07:51am
In Karachi, positivity tops 17pc; govt urges caution as Eidul Azha nears.
Sumaira Raja Updated 02 Jul, 2022 02:43pm
Health minister urges citizens to adopt precautionary measures, follow SOPs.
Qazi Hassan | Imtiaz Ali Updated 01 Jul, 2022 04:45pm
PCR testing has drastically gone down in Pakistan and our disease surveillance system needs much more strengthening.
Zafar Mirza Updated 01 Jul, 2022 09:01am
"Social distancing must be part of seating plan in offices and this must also be ensured during prayers," guidelines say.
Ikram Junaidi Published 01 Jul, 2022 07:11am
Karachi most-affected with positivity of 19.09pc; govt calls for a return of precautionary measures, makes mask mandatory.
Dawn.com Updated 30 Jun, 2022 08:45pm
Wearing of face masks in all indoor spaces advised; people asked to get booster dose voluntarily.
Imran Ayub Updated 30 Jun, 2022 10:10am
Scientists report evidence of pet cat infecting veterinary surgeon in Thailand; researchers say such cases are probably rare.
Dawn Report Updated 30 Jun, 2022 08:19am
Says Pakistan to receive 6.8m doses of Pfizer vaccines for kids within 2 months; masks made mandatory in public.
Dawn.com | Sanaullah Khan Updated 29 Jun, 2022 04:22pm
240 of 333 new cases reported from Karachi; national positivity rate recorded at 2.42pc.
Ikram Junaidi Updated 29 Jun, 2022 11:29am
NIH says NCOC has recommended making face masks mandatory on all domestic flights, railways and public transport.
Qazi Hassan Published 27 Jun, 2022 01:26pm