UK 'anxious' over spread of Indian Covid variant: Boris Johnson “We want to make sure we take all the prudential, cautious steps now that we could take,” he says. Published 13 May, 2021 10:10pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Muslims perform socially distanced prayers at Makkah's Grand Mosque Published 13 May, 2021 09:30pm WHATSAPP
When will Covid-19 vaccines be widely available globally? Experts say it could be 2023 or later before the shots are widely available in some countries. Published 13 May, 2021 08:50pm WHATSAPP
CureVac-GSK coronavirus variant vaccine generates good immune response in rats The shot uses messenger RNA technology, similar to successful vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Published 13 May, 2021 08:00pm WHATSAPP
Thailand reports record Covid-19 infections after prison clusters Authorities confirmed 32 Covid-19 deaths and 4,887 infections. Published 13 May, 2021 07:20pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Egyptians perform Eid prayers for first time since Covid-19 pandemic Published 13 May, 2021 06:30pm WHATSAPP
More than 2 billion doses of Covid vaccines to become available in India soon: govt adviser Those doses would include 750 million of AstraZeneca's vaccine as well as 550 million doses of Covaxin. Published 13 May, 2021 05:50pm WHATSAPP
China says it backs talks on IP waiver for Covid vaccines Beijing believes the WTO can play an “active role” in improving vaccine availability globally. Published 13 May, 2021 05:10pm WHATSAPP
Malaysia's new Covid-19 cases highest in 3 months Malaysia declared a nationwide lockdown on Monday, prohibiting inter-district travel and shutting down schools. Published 13 May, 2021 04:30pm WHATSAPP
India records more than 4,000 deaths for second straight day Experts remain unsure when numbers will peak and concern is growing about the transmissibility of the Indian variant. Published 13 May, 2021 04:00pm WHATSAPP
Fearing India-like Covid collapse, Kenya scrambles for oxygen Hospitals — buckling under the strain of the virus — saw their oxygen reserves fizzle out. Published 13 May, 2021 02:55pm WHATSAPP
Singapore reports most Covid-19 cases in 8 months amid airport cluster Singapore has reported more than 61,000 virus cases. Published 13 May, 2021 02:25pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: A look at the grim reality of hospitals in India's Udaipur Published 13 May, 2021 01:34pm WHATSAPP
Islamabad, GB and AJK report 241 Covid cases, 5 deaths The capital recorded 165 cases and 4 deaths. Published 13 May, 2021 12:39pm WHATSAPP
1,197 Covid cases, 79 deaths reported in Punjab The total has risen to 323,314 and the death toll is 9,267. Published 13 May, 2021 12:36pm WHATSAPP
KP reports 522 virus cases, 29 deaths The provincial total is 125,914 and the death toll is 3,697. Published 13 May, 2021 12:35pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan reports 4,623 Covid recoveries The total has risen to 776,315 and the recovery rate is 89.2 per cent. Published 13 May, 2021 12:32pm WHATSAPP
Australia signs deal for 25m Moderna doses through next year Pfizer and AstraZeneca are the only coronavirus vaccines approved for use in Australia. Published 13 May, 2021 09:43am WHATSAPP
New Zealand PM sets out plans to reconnect with post-pandemic world New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her government will explore more travel “bubbles” and lead trade... Published 13 May, 2021 08:18am WHATSAPP
Shoot your shot: US state offers $1m Covid vaccine lottery As US officials scramble to convince citizens to get vaccinated against Covid-19, one state is putting its money... Published 13 May, 2021 07:15am WHATSAPP
US deaths hit lowest level in 10 months Confirmed infections, meanwhile, have fallen to about 38,000 a day on average, their lowest mark since mid-September. Published 12 May, 2021 10:00pm WHATSAPP
Report points to 'serious failures' in WHO and global response to Covid-19 Panel says the combined response of the WHO and global governments was a "toxic cocktail". Published 12 May, 2021 09:10pm WHATSAPP
EU agency says mRNA jabs 'promising' against India variant There was “promising evidence” that the jabs could counter B.1.617 variant of Covid-19, first found in India in October, it says. Published 12 May, 2021 08:40pm WHATSAPP
Moderna to deliver 25 million vaccines to Australia by 2022 Moderna will deliver 10m doses this year and by 2022 deliver 15m booster shots that are still being tested. Published 12 May, 2021 08:05pm WHATSAPP
UK PM Boris Johnson announces public inquiry into handling of coronavirus pandemic Published 12 May, 2021 07:34pm WHATSAPP
All Sindh vaccination centres to remain open during Eid holidays The vaccination facilities will remain open from May 13 to 16. Published 12 May, 2021 06:55pm WHATSAPP
More data needed before Covid-19 vaccine booster decisions: EU regulators “We need to look into real-world evidence to give us the data we need to know when would be the right time to give a third dose.” Published 12 May, 2021 06:25pm WHATSAPP
India’s strict rules on foreign aid snarl Covid donations: NYT Published 12 May, 2021 05:25pm WHATSAPP
