Indian Covid variant found in Switzerland: health authority The virus variant was found in “a passenger who arrived in Switzerland after transiting through a European airport”. Published 24 Apr, 2021 09:25pm WHATSAPP
Kartarpur closed since March 2020 for all types of movement, NCOC says Published 24 Apr, 2021 08:54pm WHATSAPP
KP closes down educational institutions in virus-hit districts "The Covid-19 situation is being monitored on a regular basis," notification says. Published 24 Apr, 2021 08:26pm WHATSAPP
Sindh reports 923 new Covid cases, highest daily number since Jan 29 Six new deaths were reported, taking the death toll to 4,593. Published 24 Apr, 2021 07:48pm WHATSAPP
Djokovic hopes Covid-19 vaccine will not become compulsory for tennis players Says doesn't want to be labelled as someone who is against or who is for vaccines. Published 24 Apr, 2021 07:42pm WHATSAPP
More than half of population in UK have had first dose of Covid vaccine Published 24 Apr, 2021 06:56pm WHATSAPP
Fawad urges compliance with SOPs to curb Covid-19 Warns of complete lockdown if the situation does not improve. Published 24 Apr, 2021 06:34pm WHATSAPP
500,000 doses of Sinopharm's Covid vaccine to reach Pakistan today, NCOC told Two-day ban on inter-provincial transport on Saturdays and Sundays extended till May 17. Updated 24 Apr, 2021 06:17pm WHATSAPP
Iran to bar travellers from India over Covid-19 variant Officials did not say if any cases of the variant first identified in India in late March had been detected in Iran. Published 24 Apr, 2021 05:24pm WHATSAPP
Merkel urges Germans to stick to stricter coronavirus rules Says the step is needed to break a third wave of coronavirus infections. Published 24 Apr, 2021 04:59pm WHATSAPP
Malaysia receives first batch of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines The batch was purchased through the Covax facility, says health minister. Published 24 Apr, 2021 04:25pm WHATSAPP
US approves restart of J&J Covid vaccinations: regulators The news came shortly after an expert panel recommended lifting the pause because the shots' benefits exceeded possible dangers. Published 24 Apr, 2021 02:40pm WHATSAPP
Cambodia closes markets to curb Covid-19, thousands plead for food Phnom Penh City Hall said all markets are to be closed from Saturday till May 7, saying that they have seen rising infections. Published 24 Apr, 2021 02:00pm WHATSAPP
Walk-in vaccinations for citizens aged 60 to 64 to start from tomorrow: Asad Umar All those 60 and above who are registered can go to their vaccination centres and get vaccinated, he says. Published 24 Apr, 2021 12:41pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan reports highest daily death toll since start of pandemic Of the 157 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours, 98 were confirmed in Punjab and 37 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Published 24 Apr, 2021 11:45am WHATSAPP
Pakistan's coronavirus recoveries surpass 686,000 4,682 patients are in critical condition. Published 24 Apr, 2021 11:15am WHATSAPP
Islamabad, federal territories report 603 new cases collectively They also confirmed eight fatalities collectively. Published 24 Apr, 2021 11:10am WHATSAPP
More than 3,000 new infections recorded in Punjab for second day The province also reported nearly 100 deaths. Published 24 Apr, 2021 11:05am WHATSAPP
KP reports more than 1,000 cases for fourth straight day Balochistan has recorded 112 infections and three deaths. Published 24 Apr, 2021 11:00am WHATSAPP
India's daily Covid death toll hits new record as shortages bite Another 2,624 deaths were reported in 24 hours, taking the official toll to nearly 190,000 since the pandemic started. Published 24 Apr, 2021 10:00am WHATSAPP
New Zealand pauses travel bubble after Australian Covid outbreak Earlier, Australia announced that regions of Perth and Peel were entering a three-day lockdown after a traveller tested positive. Published 24 Apr, 2021 08:00am WHATSAPP
Canada PM Trudeau and wife get AstraZeneca Covid jabs “It is a relief to know this simple gesture helps to protect oneself, but especially to protect those we love around us,” he says. Published 24 Apr, 2021 07:00am WHATSAPP
Islamabad's Pims has 'reached its maximum capacity' to admit Covid patients: official The hospital has decided to postpone elective/planned surgeries "indefinitely", its joint executive director says. Updated 23 Apr, 2021 11:47pm WHATSAPP
New York City allows walk-in vaccinations at all city-run sites Published 23 Apr, 2021 10:26pm WHATSAPP
All National Assembly activities suspended due to Covid-19 surge All activities of the National Assembly have been temporarily suspended and the NA Secretariat will remain closed... Updated 24 Apr, 2021 12:52am WHATSAPP
UK's Johnson says he is looking at Covid help for India British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he is looking at what he could do to help India, where the... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 09:53pm WHATSAPP
Austria plans to let restaurants, hotels and theatres reopen on May 19 Austria plans to loosen its coronavirus restrictions on May 19, letting restaurants, hotels and theatres reopen ... Published 23 Apr, 2021 07:05pm WHATSAPP
