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Vaccines effective against variants but overseas travel still not safe: WHO

“All Covid-19 virus variants that have emerged so far do respond to the available, approved vaccines,” says official.

Published 20 May, 2021 03:32pm

WATCH: 'Stay safe' sign lights up Taiwan's Grand Hotel to remind citizens to remain vigilant

Published 20 May, 2021 02:55pm

China's current Covid-19 vaccines can tackle Indian variants: Chinese expert

The researcher did not elaborate on the specific vaccines or variants he referred to.

Published 20 May, 2021 02:23pm

Britain’s Prince William gets first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Says he had gotten the shot earlier in this week at London's Science Museum.

Published 20 May, 2021 01:55pm

Pakistan's Covid cases again rise above 4,000 after 11 days

During the last 24 hours, the country reported 4,207 infections and 131 deaths.

Published 20 May, 2021 01:17pm

India reports 276,110 new coronavirus infections

Sees 3,874 more Covid-19 fatalities.

Published 20 May, 2021 01:14pm

Islamabad, AJK and GB collectively report 359 Covid cases, 7 deaths

The capital reported 237 virus cases and five deaths.

Published 20 May, 2021 11:40am

1,189 Covid cases, 77 deaths reported in Punjab

The provincial total is 331,102 and the death toll is 9,640.

Published 20 May, 2021 11:38am

KP reports 424 virus cases, 28 deaths

Balochistan recorded 159 new cases.

Published 20 May, 2021 11:36am

Pakistan's Covid recoveries cross 800,000 mark

The total has risen to 804,122 and the recovery rate is 90.3 per cent.

Published 20 May, 2021 11:34am

WATCH: The Louvre reopens after months of closure

Published 20 May, 2021 10:28am

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine can be stored in refrigerator for a month, US says

The US Food and Drug Administration said it had made the decision “based on a review of recent data submitted by Pfizer".

Published 20 May, 2021 09:29am

Permission for exams will be given promptly if arrangements are satisfactory: Shafqat Mahmood

Published 20 May, 2021 09:22am

Singapore tells Facebook, Twitter to carry correction notice on virus strain

The ministry of health said it was aware of the statement circulating online on media outlets and social media platforms.

Published 20 May, 2021 08:15am

UN urges more vaccines for Africa, with only 2pc now

The call came in a presidential statement approved by all 15 UNSC members.

Published 20 May, 2021 07:15am

Zimbabwe reports first cases of coronavirus variant from India

All travellers from India will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine.

Updated 19 May, 2021 11:36pm

Third dose of Covid jab to be trialled in UK

Published 19 May, 2021 10:31pm

Egypt extends measures to contain coronavirus to end of May

Public parks and beaches will be allowed to reopen in two weeks' time, with appropriate precautions.

Published 19 May, 2021 09:52pm

WATCH: ‘Cruella’ marks return of film premieres in Hollywood

Published 19 May, 2021 09:08pm

Pan American Health Organisation sees 'dramatic' Covid-19 improvement in US

Warns there are “glaring gaps” in vaccine distribution in the region.

Published 19 May, 2021 08:30pm

WATCH: Kenya's walking nurses bring virus vaccine to remote villages

Published 19 May, 2021 08:00pm

Dubai Airports CEO says travel sector needs states to cooperate on vaccines

Says he does not like the idea of countries restricting entry to the vaccinated.

Published 19 May, 2021 07:30pm

Sindh reports more than 2,000 cases for first time since Nov 2020

The provincial tally has reached 303,323 while the death toll has risen to 4,854 after 19 more people succumbed to the virus.

Published 19 May, 2021 06:47pm

With 4,529 deaths, India sets global record for daily coronavirus fatalities

India has also reported 267,334 new infections in the past 24 hours.

Published 19 May, 2021 06:33pm

Malawi burns 20,000 expired AstraZeneca doses despite pleas

Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda presided over the incineration.

Published 19 May, 2021 05:30pm

Malaysia logs record virus cases, warns situation 'dire'

A further 46 deaths were recorded, the health ministry said, the second-highest on record.

Published 19 May, 2021 04:40pm

WATCH: What are the Covid-19 variants circulating at this time?

Published 19 May, 2021 03:20pm

EU to reopen borders to fully vaccinated travellers: sources

Diplomats also agreed to increase the level of new cases a country can hit before being declared unsafe.

Published 19 May, 2021 02:49pm

Indian variant's transmissibility edge might be smaller than feared, UK expert says

Boris Johnson had warned that the emergence of the variant might derail his plans to lift England's lockdown fully on June 21.

Published 19 May, 2021 01:38pm

Taiwan raises coronavirus alert level after spike in infections

The Level 3 alert was imposed on the entire island.

Published 19 May, 2021 01:06pm