Trends - Live Coronavirus

UK to ship ventilators and other devices to Covid-ravaged India

The equipment comes from Britain's surplus stock and the first shipment is due to arrive in New Delhi early on Tuesday.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:14pm

EU to send aid to India as it struggles with coronavirus

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated and the EU is seeking to send oxygen and medicine to India.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 10:40pm

Egypt's Sisi receives coronavirus vaccine

The presidency did not give details on the type of vaccine that Sisi received.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 10:09pm

Complete lockdown imposed in Mardan for a week

Duration of the lockdown is one week but can be extended to an indefinite period.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 09:34pm

PPP rally in NA-249 postponed due to Covid-19 situation: Sindh info minister

Says Rs1.5 billion set aside for Covid vaccine purchases and 10 million doses to be procured in first phase by Sindh government.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 08:59pm

At 952, Sindh reports new high of daily Covid cases since Jan 29

Six deaths were reported, taking the death toll to 4,599.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 08:11pm

Germany faces lockdown until June as curbs fail to push down cases

The federal government should be able to outline clear opening steps for the summer by the end of May.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 07:43pm

EU Commissioner Breton confident of 70pc inoculation goal by mid-July

Says more than 400 million doses expected to be delivered in the second quarter.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 06:59pm

Fashion company Richemont confirms death of designer Alber Elbaz from Covid-19

Published 25 Apr, 2021 06:28pm

Parts of Karachi's Central district go under smart lockdown for 2 weeks

Areas of Gulberg, Liaquatabad, North Karachi and North Nazimabad go under lockdown until May 8.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 05:54pm

Italy imposes travel ban from India over Covid variant

Italian residents will be allowed to return from India with a negative test result at their departure and one at their arrival.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 05:19pm

A Sikh temple aids India's Covid patients battling for breath

Began providing the service as cases started spiking in New Delhi, says gurdwara president.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 04:15pm

New Delhi extends lockdown by one more week

Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:45pm

Russia reports 8,780 new Covid-19 cases, 332 deaths

National tally of cases rises to 4,762,569 since the start of the pandemic.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:15pm

India’s crematoriums overwhelmed as virus ‘swallows people’

Published 25 Apr, 2021 02:45pm

Indian Premier League under fire for plan to keep playing despite Covid-19 crisis

IPL governing council member says the league has “a robust bio-bubble” and is being played without fans.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 02:15pm

PIA airlifts one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan from China

Another consignment of two million doses will also be transported from China by the national flag carrier on April 29.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 01:45pm

Western Australia halfway through snap Covid-19 lockdown with no new local cases

It was ordered after a traveller became infected while in quarantine in a hotel and unknowingly passed it on to two other people.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 01:15pm

Researchers recommend 'smell training' instead of steroids for people facing problems after contracting Covid

A group of international experts say smell training is cheap and simple, according to the BBC.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 12:14pm

More than 3,000 people recover from Covid-19 in Pakistan

4,826 virus patients are in critical condition, according to the government's coronavirus portal.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:30am

Islamabad, GB and AJK collectively report 510 Covid cases

They also confirmed six fatalities.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:25am

Punjab records more than 3,000 new cases for third straight day

It also confirmed 67 additional fatalities from the virus, down from 98 a day earlier.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:20am

KP reports 981 cases; Balochistan confirms 141 infections

KP also reported 37 deaths for the second straight day.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:15am

In pictures: Covid vaccinations in world's remote areas

Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:00am

Thailand sets daily record of Covid-19 deaths for second day

The government reported 2,438 new coronavirus cases and 11 new deaths.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 10:00am

WATCH: Vaccination site opens at Disneyland Paris

Published 25 Apr, 2021 09:00am

Vaccine doses pass one billion mark as global cases top new record

At least 1,002,938,540 vaccine doses have been administered in 207 countries and territories; 893,000 cases reported worldwide.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 08:00am

Five arrests and police injured at anti-lockdown protests in London

Demonstrators had gathered early afternoon and marched along several major arteries.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 07:00am

'Stay home, wear face masks, wash hands': President Alvi urges caution in light of worsening Covid situation

Published 24 Apr, 2021 10:38pm

Germany restricts travel from 'high-risk' India

From Monday, only German citizens will be allowed to enter the country when arriving from India.

Published 24 Apr, 2021 10:00pm