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French under-55s given AZ jab to get different second vaccine

France has been injecting health workers as a priority meaning that many younger people have already received the AstraZeneca jab.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:42pm

'This is war': Polish doctors exhausted by non-stop third Covid wave

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 02:02pm

Covax says India's Serum Institute bound to supply virus vaccines

This provision could complicate the firm’s efforts to boost domestic supplies.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:41pm

Pakistan reports more than 5,000 Covid-19 cases for second day straight

The country also reported 105 fatalities during this period.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:10pm

J&J set to begin India trial of its single-shot vaccine: report

The report comes as many vaccination centres in India grapple with a shortage of vaccine supplies.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:44am

Islamabad, federal territories report 897 virus cases, 11 deaths

The capital recorded 674 cases and 6 deaths.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:04am

2,711 Covid cases, 58 deaths reported in Punjab

The provincial total has risen to 243,295 and the death toll is 6,851.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:02am

KP, Balochistan collectively record 1,346 virus cases, 35 deaths

KP reported 1,248 coronavirus cases and 34 deaths

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:00am

Pakistan reports 2,390 Covid-19 recoveries

The total has risen to 625,789 and the recovery rate is 88.0 per cent.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:57am

A dozen Bangkok hospitals suspend Covid-19 testing amid shortages

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Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:15am

Australia doubles Pfizer vaccine order as clotting worries upend rollout

Australia has now joined a host of countries in restricting use of the AstraZeneca vaccine due to clotting concerns.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:14am

British MPs write to Johnson over Pakistan ban

The letter raises concerns about “lack of data and scientific reasoning” behind Pakistan’s inclusion on the ‘red list’.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:15am

Vaccine rollout in England prevented 10,400 deaths by end-March, study says

Over 15 million doses of vaccine were given to adults aged 60 and over in England by the end of March.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 07:15am

WATCH: Pianist competes for prize in an empty London hall

Published 08 Apr, 2021 10:57pm

Vaccination centres to now remain closed on Fridays instead of Sundays: NCOC

Published 08 Apr, 2021 10:27pm

In Peru, authorities allowed secret burials of virus victims

Published 08 Apr, 2021 09:44pm

Covax vaccines reach more than 100 countries, despite supply snags

Covax faces a daunting challenge as it seeks to end the acute stage of the pandemic, says chief executive.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 09:14pm

Read: Rise of Covid variants will define the next phase of the pandemic in the US

Published 08 Apr, 2021 08:36pm

UK infections drop about 60pc amid vaccinations, lockdown

The relationship between infections and deaths is also diverging, says study.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:55pm

Iran sets coronavirus infection record for 3rd straight day

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:14pm

Israel honours Holocaust victims as Covid-19 vaccines keep survivors alive

As the sirens sounded nationwide, traffic stopped, motorists stepped out to stand for two minutes in honour of Holocaust dead.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 06:40pm

Sindh reports 358 new Covid cases, 1 death

This has taken the provincial caseload to 267,969 and the death toll to 4,521.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:55pm

Slovak watchdog says Sputnik V batch differs from those reviewed

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:24pm

Covid vaccine registration to be opened for all citizens post Eid: Asad Umar

The announcement comes a day after over 100 deaths were reported for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:47pm

Cambodia’s Angkor site shut for 2 weeks to curb coronavirus

Published 08 Apr, 2021 03:51pm

Rallies, religious gatherings aggravate India's worst Covid-19 surge

After quelling the first surge late last year, India’s leaders let down their guard.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 02:45pm

French Open postponed by a week because of pandemic

Decision taken in order to ensure maximum spectators could see the event in a safe environment.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 02:03pm

British Council, Cambridge have assured strict SOP compliance in exams: Shafqat Mahmood

Published 08 Apr, 2021 01:30pm

Will ask govt for emergency measures to stem Covid-19 rise: Tokyo governor

She made the comments after a meeting with medical experts who warned of an explosive surge in cases.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 12:50pm

Pakistan reports highest number of Covid-19 cases since June

Punjab has reported 2,990 Covid-19 cases during the last 24 hours; the positivity rate is 10.7pc.

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 05:29pm