Vietnam says panel recommends Sputnik V, Moderna vaccines for use Vietnam plans to acquire 150 million doses for its Covid-19 vaccination programme. Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:32pm WHATSAPP
Experts warn about pandemic’s mental health toll on youth A recent survey found that around one child in three is suffering from pandemic-related anxiety or depression. Published 27 Feb, 2021 03:20pm WHATSAPP
CDC advises schools to open windows to prevent spread of Covid-19 Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:00pm WHATSAPP
Poles go underground for Covid treatment in Unesco-listed salt mine Doctors say the micro-climate in the mine, which stretches 327 metres underground, also helps people with pulmonary problems. Published 27 Feb, 2021 01:24pm WHATSAPP
2,013 more people recover from coronavirus in Pakistan 1,538 virus patients are in critical condition. Published 27 Feb, 2021 11:00am WHATSAPP
Islamabad, AJK collectively record 120 cases; GB reports none The capital has reported 74 cases. Published 27 Feb, 2021 10:55am WHATSAPP
Punjab reports 595 new cases, down from 748 a day earlier The provincial total of cases has risen to 170,817 while the death toll has reached 5,337. Published 27 Feb, 2021 10:50am WHATSAPP
KP's Covid-19 tally crosses 72,000 Balochistan reported three additional infections, taking the provincial caseload to 19,038. Published 27 Feb, 2021 10:45am WHATSAPP
Mirpur put under one-week lockdown from Monday All educational institutions will remain closed for two weeks; religious, political and social activities have also been banned. Published 27 Feb, 2021 10:00am WHATSAPP
US expert panel recommends authorising J&J Covid vaccine “We've all seen the news about (the) Johnson and Johnson vaccine today — (the) third, safe effective vaccine,” says US president. Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:00am WHATSAPP
South Korea vaccinates 18,000 to start ambitious Covid-19 campaign The government hopes to reach herd immunity, defined as at least a 70pc vaccine take-up, by November. Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:00am WHATSAPP
Russia, Austria agree to talks on Sputnik V vaccine deliveries "The issues of countering the spread of the coronavirus infection were discussed in detail." Published 26 Feb, 2021 10:46pm WHATSAPP
US to buy at least 100,000 doses of Lilly's Covid-19 antibody therapy Published 26 Feb, 2021 10:15pm WHATSAPP
UK reports 8,523 new cases of Covid-19, 345 deaths The number of cases fell from 9,985 on Thursday, while deaths were marginally higher than Thursday's 323. Published 26 Feb, 2021 09:45pm WHATSAPP
READ: How to keep children safe from hand sanitisers Incidents of young children ingesting the liquid have dramatically increased, according to US poison centre data. Published 26 Feb, 2021 09:15pm WHATSAPP
Ivory Coast becomes second country to receive Covax vaccines “This fight against the pandemic must be done in a democratic manner,” says Ivorian Health Minister. Published 26 Feb, 2021 08:41pm WHATSAPP
Israel says half its population has received one dose of Covid-19 vaccine Published 26 Feb, 2021 07:15pm WHATSAPP
UK to prioritise next stage of Covid-19 vaccines by age, not job The JCVI said that an age-based approach remained the most effective way of reducing death and hospitalisation from Covid-19. Published 26 Feb, 2021 06:41pm WHATSAPP
Pandemic leaves many Romanian patients without critical care The government is acknowledging the problem and has announced plans to reorganise the country’s hospitals. Published 26 Feb, 2021 06:00pm WHATSAPP
Sindh reports 322 new coronavirus cases, 13 more deaths A total of 10,865 tests were conducted over the last 24 hours while 273 more people recovered from Covid-19. Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:14pm WHATSAPP
Macron says he would take AstraZeneca vaccine if it was offered If that’s the vaccine that’s offered to me, I will take it, of course,” said the French president. Published 26 Feb, 2021 04:37pm WHATSAPP
US Navy warship in the Middle East has Covid-19 cases, another ship to run tests A U.S. Navy warship operating in the Middle East has a dozen cases of the novel coronavirus, while another warship ... Published 26 Feb, 2021 02:40pm WHATSAPP
