Gavi signs Covid-19 vaccine supply deal with J&J Goal is to have the J&J doses available in 2021, for distribution to self-financing participants of Covax and poorer countries. Published 21 May, 2021 06:00pm WHATSAPP
New type of coronavirus originating in dogs found: study Samples taken from 301 pneumonia patients at a Malaysian hospital; eight samples came back positive for a canine coronavirus. Published 21 May, 2021 05:05pm WHATSAPP
Hungary to lift most Covid-19 curbs, says prime minister Says that masks would no longer need to be worn in public, and gatherings of up to 500 people could be held in the open air Published 21 May, 2021 02:32pm WHATSAPP
Japan approves 2 new vaccines ahead of emergency expansion It’s the latest effort to contain a worrying surge in infections nine weeks ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Published 21 May, 2021 01:55pm WHATSAPP
Covid vaccination for citizens aged 30 and above to begin from tomorrow, says Asad Umar Published 21 May, 2021 01:48pm WHATSAPP
India reports 259,551 new coronavirus infections A further 4,209 deaths were reported. Published 21 May, 2021 01:30pm WHATSAPP
Everest hopefuls 'camp' at home to avoid Covid-19 in Nepal Climbers are using oxygen-deprivation tents at home ahead of their expeditions to reduce exposure to the coronavirus. Published 21 May, 2021 12:27pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan's Covid death toll crosses 20,000 mark Punjab reported the highest number of deaths during this period with 64. Published 21 May, 2021 11:07am WHATSAPP
Islamabad, AJK and GB collectively report 301 Covid cases, 3 deaths The capital recorded 221 cases and one death. Published 21 May, 2021 10:44am WHATSAPP
Punjab reports 898 Covid cases, 64 deaths The provincial total has risen to 332,000 and the death toll is 9,704. Published 21 May, 2021 10:41am WHATSAPP
KP reports 528 virus cases, 20 deaths Balochistan reported 95 new cases. Published 21 May, 2021 10:38am WHATSAPP
Pakistan reports 6,021 Covid recoveries The total has risen to 810,143 and the recovery rate is 90.7 per cent. Published 21 May, 2021 10:35am WHATSAPP
194,421 vaccines administered on May 20: NCOC 5,151,043 vaccines have been administered so far. Published 21 May, 2021 10:05am WHATSAPP
Africa has much higher mortality rate for very ill Covid patients: study Africa has so far been less badly hit by the pandemic than other regions when it comes to total number of cases and deaths. Published 21 May, 2021 09:21am WHATSAPP
Argentina to go into total lockdown as Covid cases soar Only businesses deemed essential will remain open under the lockdown, which starts on Saturday. Published 21 May, 2021 08:17am WHATSAPP
Britain to work with WHO on 'pandemic radar' to track diseases Boris Johnson announced the plan for a new “Global Pandemic Radar” ahead of a G20 Global Health summit in Rome. Published 21 May, 2021 07:32am WHATSAPP
UK cases of Indian coronavirus variant rise to 3,424 British cases of the B.1.617.2 coronavirus variant first found in India have risen to 3,424, up by 2,111 compared to... Published 20 May, 2021 10:56pm WHATSAPP
Overseas pilgrims to be allowed to perform Haj this year: report Published 20 May, 2021 10:23pm WHATSAPP
Malaysia surpasses 6,000 coronavirus cases for 2nd day The health ministry reports 6,806 cases, 59 deaths. Published 20 May, 2021 09:49pm WHATSAPP
India's vaccine output likely to fall short of target, sources say Published 20 May, 2021 09:18pm WHATSAPP
Sindh reports 1,248 new Covid cases, 15 deaths A further 15 more fatalities were reported. Published 20 May, 2021 08:45pm WHATSAPP
Govt has decided to prioritise vaccination of teachers: Shafqat Mahmood The target is that all teachers especially those conducting exams should have complete vaccination, he says. Published 20 May, 2021 08:00pm WHATSAPP
EU lawmakers back Covid vaccines patent waiver Text of amendment “urges pharmaceutical companies to share their knowledge and data”. Published 20 May, 2021 07:20pm WHATSAPP
Bahrain restricts access for unvaccinated people as Covid-19 cases spike The island nation of 1.7 million people registered 2,354 new Covid-19 infections and eight deaths. Published 20 May, 2021 06:40pm WHATSAPP
NCOC allows walk-in vaccination for all Pakistani adults working or studying abroad Published 20 May, 2021 06:10pm WHATSAPP
More than 211,000 vaccine doses administered across Pakistan yesterday: NCOC A total of 4,956,853 vaccine doses have been administered till now. Published 20 May, 2021 05:30pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Braving risks, Indian volunteers tend to the sick and the dead Published 20 May, 2021 05:02pm WHATSAPP
All departments and offices of Sindh govt resume normal working hours Office timings will be from 9am to 5pm throughout the week. Published 20 May, 2021 04:30pm WHATSAPP
Sindh opens vaccination for citizens aged 18 and over who are travelling abroad for work or studies Spokesperson says decision taken because some countries require confirmation of vaccination before granting permission to enter. Published 20 May, 2021 04:00pm WHATSAPP
