China's daily local Covid infections exceed 1,000 as symptomless cases spike It is the highest daily count since Beijing contained its first national outbreak in early 2020. Published 11 Mar, 2022 09:24am
98pc of US population can ditch masks as Covid eases: CDC Govt earlier said it had extended requirements for wearing masks on airplanes, trains and in transit hubs through April 18. Published 11 Mar, 2022 08:34am
WHO chief raises concerns over reduced testing in several countries xxx Published 11 Mar, 2022 07:20am
Sindh reports 330 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths The total number of cases has risen to 568,088 and the death toll remains 8,089. Published 10 Mar, 2022 07:15pm
Slovakia rolls out Novavax in bid to sway vaccine-shy Slovakia has started using a new Covid-19 vaccine made by the US firm Novavax, which experts hope will win over... Published 10 Mar, 2022 06:50pm
African CDC has MoU with Pfizer for supplies of Covid-19 pill: official “Once that is cleared we will formally make an announcement with Pfizer and provide details,” says CDC official. Published 10 Mar, 2022 05:00pm
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Shanghai residents bristle as authorities turn Covid screws Authorities have been sealing off schools, residential compounds and office blocks as part of a "dynamic clearance" approach. Published 10 Mar, 2022 02:43pm
Pakistan reports 639 new Covid cases, 4 deaths The positivity rate has been recorded at 1.8 per cent. Published 10 Mar, 2022 11:06am
Pakistan reports 581 recoveries from Covid-19 The number of active cases stands at 18,049, of whom 707 are in critical condition. Published 10 Mar, 2022 11:02am
Hong Kong leader plans to reopen city after controlling latest Covid outbreak Total infections have surged to about 600,000, including more than 2,800 deaths — most in the past two weeks. Published 10 Mar, 2022 10:39am
Covid prevalence rising among over-55s in England: study The Imperial College London REACT study, conducted from Feb 8 to March 1, found that Covid-19 prevalence was 2.88pc. Published 10 Mar, 2022 09:18am
Unvaccinated Djokovic says he will be unable to compete in two tennis tournaments in US xxx Published 10 Mar, 2022 08:38am
China's daily local symptomatic cases nearly double to 402 Number of new domestically transmitted asymptomatic cases near 2-year-high. Published 10 Mar, 2022 07:20am
WHO issues Covid testing advice, long after critics' call The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has issued guidance advising people on how to test themselves for the... Published 09 Mar, 2022 10:06pm
READ: As Ukrainians contend with Russia's invasion, Covid-19 is complicating the picture Published 09 Mar, 2022 08:47pm
Pfizer begins Covid pill study in high-risk children aged 6-17 Pfizer says it has begun a mid-to-late-stage study of its antiviral Covid-19 pill for non-hospitalised children aged... Published 09 Mar, 2022 07:16pm
Hong Kong races to build isolation facilities as Covid cases surge Hong Kong is rushing to build facilities for Covid-19 patients, with Reuters drone footage showing construction work... Published 09 Mar, 2022 06:29pm
Having Covid-19 linked to risk of economic hardship in UK, study suggests About 1.3 million people, or 2pc of the UK population, are living with long Covid, says study. Published 09 Mar, 2022 05:50pm
Covid-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO says Only the Western Pacific saw a rise in coronavirus cases, reporting a 46pc increase, according to WHO. Published 09 Mar, 2022 05:04pm
Austria suspends mandatory Covid vaccine law Minister says the law's “encroachment of fundamental rights” can no longer be justified by the danger posed by the pandemic. Published 09 Mar, 2022 04:12pm
Hong Kong’s zero-Covid fight takes mental toll on society, experts say Published 09 Mar, 2022 01:43pm
WHO Africa’s 1st woman leader helps continent fight Covid The continent trails the rest of the world in testing and vaccination efforts. Published 09 Mar, 2022 12:37pm
Pakistan reports less than 10 Covid fatalities for 4th day 758 new cases have been reported while the positivity rate stands at 2.1 per cent. Published 09 Mar, 2022 10:54am
Over 12,000 recoveries reported in last 24 hours The number of active cases has fallen to 17,995 while 722 patients are in critical care. Published 09 Mar, 2022 10:50am
