South Korean firm to produce 150 million doses a year of Russian Covid-19 vaccine Russia’s sovereign wealth fund has said that it had signed a deal with South Korea’s GL Rapha for the... Published 13 Nov, 2020 03:10pm WHATSAPP
China's sweeping Covid controls put frozen food importers on ice Though the WHO says the risk of catching Covid-19 from frozen food is low, China has repeatedly sounded alarms after... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:15pm WHATSAPP
German minister says too early to say how long lockdown curbs will last “We will see in the next few days whether they are making a difference," Jens Spahn says. Published 13 Nov, 2020 01:32pm WHATSAPP
India's festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising hopes of India's... Published 13 Nov, 2020 12:49pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan reports highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since July The virus also claimed the lives of 37 people across the country during the last 24 hours. Updated 13 Nov, 2020 01:51pm WHATSAPP
Islamabad, AJK and GB collectively report 462 Covid cases, 4 deaths The capital reported 357 cases and 2 deaths. Published 13 Nov, 2020 11:24am WHATSAPP
Punjab reports highest Covid-19 death toll since July The provincial total has risen to 108,822 while the death toll is 2,455. Published 13 Nov, 2020 11:18am WHATSAPP
KP, Balochistan collectively report 262 Covid cases, 2 deaths KP recorded 214 cases and one death. Published 13 Nov, 2020 11:14am WHATSAPP
Pakistan reports 714 Covid-19 recoveries The total number has risen to 321,563. Published 13 Nov, 2020 11:12am WHATSAPP
Younger people more vulnerable to Covid One of the reasons given is that the people get infected more due to outdoor activities/movement. Published 13 Nov, 2020 10:05am WHATSAPP
California becomes second US state to see 1 million Covid-19 infections California was the first in the nation to implement a statewide stay-at-home order on its nearly 40 million residents in March. Published 13 Nov, 2020 09:04am WHATSAPP
French PM says 1 in 4 deaths in France currently due to Covid-19 “The pressure on our hospital system has risen sharply”, he said. Published 12 Nov, 2020 11:30pm WHATSAPP
Medicago and GSK to begin final Covid-19 vaccine trials Final phase 3 trials of the plant-derived vaccine candidate will begin by year's end and will be tested on 30,000 volunteers. Published 12 Nov, 2020 10:35pm WHATSAPP
Former PM and PPP leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf diagnosed with Covid-19 Ashraf has postponed all political activities and sought prayers from party workers and supporters. Published 12 Nov, 2020 10:05pm WHATSAPP
US expert Fauci says vaccine 'cavalry' is en route but urges vigilance “Help is on the way, but it isn't here yet.” Published 12 Nov, 2020 08:50pm WHATSAPP
French sought to party in thousands despite virus: Airbnb The platform said it blocked more than 30,500 reservations in France between mid-August and mid-September. Published 12 Nov, 2020 08:20pm WHATSAPP
Pope offers Rome's homeless free Covid-19 tests at Vatican Italy surpassed the one-million infections mark on Wednesday. Published 12 Nov, 2020 07:20pm WHATSAPP
Sindh reports 979 new cases, 14 deaths as infections climb Sindh has reported 979 new cases and 14 deaths in the past 24 hours, a statement by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah... Published 12 Nov, 2020 06:46pm WHATSAPP
Russia reports record daily high of 439 coronavirus deaths Nationwide, Russian authorities reported 21,608 new infections over the last 24 hours. Published 12 Nov, 2020 06:40pm WHATSAPP
Ireland confident strict Covid-19 restrictions to be dropped in December “I think everyone is confident now that we will ease restrictions in December,” deputy PM Varadkar told parliament. Published 12 Nov, 2020 06:10pm WHATSAPP
Emirates airline posts first loss in more than 30 years Dubai-based Emirates airline has posted its first loss in more than three decades, saying it had been badly hit by... Published 12 Nov, 2020 05:37pm WHATSAPP
Africa sees average 8pc rise in new virus cases Countries with the highest increase of cases in the past week include Congo at 37pc, Kenya at 34pc and Nigeria at 17pc. Published 12 Nov, 2020 05:10pm WHATSAPP
Iran's coronavirus death toll exceeds 40,000 Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari says Iran identified 11,517 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. Published 12 Nov, 2020 04:29pm WHATSAPP
AstraZeneca's cancer drug disappoints as potential Covid-19 treatment The company called the outcome “disappointing”. Published 12 Nov, 2020 03:47pm WHATSAPP
