US donates more than 320,000 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses to Sindh health dept It is the fourth such delivery by the United States to Pakistan. Published 13 Sep, 2021 09:05pm
15-18 years old can register for vaccine by sending 'Form-B' number to 1166: govt Vaccination is now open for the 15 to 18 years old age group in Pakistan. Published 13 Sep, 2021 08:15pm
Britain's top medics recommend 12 to 15-year-olds get Covid vaccine New proposals for a Covid booster programme are also expected to be set out in the UK on Tuesday. Published 13 Sep, 2021 07:26pm
No need for a vaccine third jab booster: study Scientists concluded that even with the threat of Delta, “booster doses ... are not appropriate at this stage in the pandemic”. Published 13 Sep, 2021 06:48pm
China facing another Covid-19 outbreak caused by Delta variant: report Officials have stopped transport and told the public not to leave the southern city of Fujian. Published 13 Sep, 2021 06:00pm
Germany pushes vaccinations in varied locations Only 62.2pc of the German population has received all the necessary shots, according to officials. Published 13 Sep, 2021 05:17pm
Four-year-old girl dies of Covid after 'anti-vaxxer' mom contracts virus in Texas: report The girl died in her sleep at home on Sep 7, within hours of showing symptoms of the coronavirus, says report. Published 13 Sep, 2021 04:01pm
UK Covid vaccine passports ‘not ruled out forever’, says minister Vaccine passports could still be brought in this winter, according to cabinet minister. Published 13 Sep, 2021 03:25pm
Testing times: Orangutans get Covid swabs in Malaysia The antigen tests on 30 of orangutans in Borneo island were conducted last week, and all came back negative, says officials. Published 13 Sep, 2021 02:45pm
READ: More than 300,000 visitors to UK suspected of breaking quarantine rules Published 13 Sep, 2021 02:40pm
Vietnam speeds up Hanoi vaccine drive with over 1m jabs administered over weekend Published 13 Sep, 2021 02:02pm
Covid outbreak in southeast China adds 22 cases All the infections are in Fujian province, which is across from Taiwan on China’s east coast. Published 13 Sep, 2021 01:24pm
New Zealand keeps Auckland in strict lockdown to beat Delta "It's clear there is no widespread transmission ... but so long as we have new cases emerging, there are risks," says PM Ardern. Published 13 Sep, 2021 11:10am
Pakistan reports less than 3,000 Covid cases for first time since July 24 Pakistan reports 2,988 cases, 67 deaths during the last 24 hours. Published 13 Sep, 2021 10:50am
Islamabad, AJK and GB collectively report 363 Covid cases, 7 deaths Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan report two deaths each, Azad Jammu and Kashmir reports three deaths. Published 13 Sep, 2021 10:25am
490 Covid infections detected in KP, 22 in Balochistan Balochistan reports no new deaths. Published 13 Sep, 2021 10:22am
Punjab logs 1,208 cases, 14 deaths The province's infection tally now stands at 414,390 and the death toll has climbed to 12,225. Published 13 Sep, 2021 10:20am
Pakistan records 3,391 Covid recoveries The country has reported a total of 1,090,176 recoveries so far. Published 13 Sep, 2021 10:19am
South Africa loosens Covid curbs as third wave eases Authorities set to shorten nationwide curfew, extend alcohol sales. Published 13 Sep, 2021 09:03am
Australia steps up Covid-19 vaccine rollout as bookings for children begin Country expands vaccination drive to include around one million children aged 12-15. Published 13 Sep, 2021 08:02am
New Zealand's Covid-19 cases rise ahead of Auckland lockdown decision Country reports 33 new cases, all in largest city Auckland; confirmed cases in new outbreak now add up to 955. Published 13 Sep, 2021 06:57am
Turkey has administered over 101.74 million coronavirus vaccine jabs: report Published 12 Sep, 2021 11:59pm
New Zealand buys further 500,000 Covid-19 vaccines as cluster grows New Zealand, which reported 20 locally acquired Covid-19 cases in Auckland on Sunday, said the vaccines will arrive within days. Published 12 Sep, 2021 11:32pm
No vaccine passports: UK PM to set out winter Covid-19 plan The PM has decided to scrap the introduction of vaccine passports. Published 12 Sep, 2021 10:59pm
Biden to announce new steps to stem Covid-19 spread ahead of UN meeting, says US surgeon general Published 12 Sep, 2021 09:00pm
Purdue University warns 300 students, employees over mandatory Covid testing policy Purdue is requiring surveillance testing for any students, employees who’ve not submitted documentation of Covid-19 vaccinations. Published 12 Sep, 2021 08:13pm
