Trends - Live Coronavirus

UK seeks to avoid national lockdown to stop unemployment in millions: minister

"We certainly know there are some 700,000 extra people that are already unemployed as a result of this," says George Eustice.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 12:24pm

No clear link between school opening and Covid surge, study finds

Educational foundation warns 711 million pupils are still out of school.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 12:02pm

Islamabad, GB and AJK collectively report 72 Covid cases

The capital recorded 30 cases.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 11:23am

Punjab reports 101 virus cases, one death

The provincial total has risen to 99,479 while the death toll is 2,235.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 11:21am

Pakistan reports 616 Covid-19 recoveries

With the new cases, the total has risen to 297,497.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 11:19am

Doctor urges people to volunteer for Covid vaccine trial

"Vaccine hesitancy, unfortunately, with a country like Pakistan is very much high," says Ejaz A. Khan.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 10:26am

After six months, Germany lifts blanket world travel warning

The cautious reopening, agreed by the German cabinet three weeks ago, comes as Europe faces an uptick in Covid-19 cases.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 09:07am

New York battles Covid-19 hotspots as Washington wrangles over relief

Published 01 Oct, 2020 08:11am

Trump-touted hydroxychloroquine shows no benefit in Covid-19 prevention: study

Trump began backing hydroxychloroquine early in the pandemic.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 11:00pm

Britain reports over 7,000 cases for second day in a row as infections spike

Published 30 Sep, 2020 10:38pm

3 restaurants in Karachi's South district sealed for flouting SOPs

Three restaurants in Karachi's South district have been sealed for failing to obey standard operating procedures...

Published 30 Sep, 2020 09:49pm

UK's Johnson says doesn't want to return to national lockdown even as cases surge

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he does not "want to return to a national lockdown" as cases surge in...

Published 30 Sep, 2020 09:29pm

Mini smart lockdown imposed in Karachi's Manghopir area after uptick in cases

The deputy commissioner of Karachi's West district has ordered the imposition of a mini smart lockdown in Saima...

Updated 30 Sep, 2020 09:57pm

Sharp virus spread in Madrid leads to new anti-outbreak plan

Approval of the plan was pending at a meeting of health officials from all Spanish regions later today.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 08:40pm

VIDEO: 'Unprecedented' teamwork required to defeat Covid-19, says WHO

Published 30 Sep, 2020 08:32pm

Restaurants, marriage halls violating SOPs to be closed due to uptick in cases: Karachi commissioner

He also directed deputy commissioners to ensure implementation of SOPs at public parks and schools.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 08:10pm

South Africa says tourists from high-risk countries still barred entry from Oct 1

Business travellers from these countries with scarce and critical skills will be allowed to enter.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 07:31pm

Sindh reports 311 cases, 2 new deaths from Covid-19

A total of 10,940 tests were carried out during the last 24 hours in Sindh.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 06:35pm

Zinc may help in recovery from Covid-19, suggests a study

Published 30 Sep, 2020 05:47pm

Romania's coronavirus spike exceeds 2,000 new daily cases

The number of new coronavirus infections in Romania has risen by a record 2,158 in the past 24 hours, Reuters...

Published 30 Sep, 2020 05:10pm

Travel slump threatens 46 million jobs, aviation group says

The impact of the coronavirus on travel may cost as many as 46 million jobs globally, according to projections...

Published 30 Sep, 2020 04:51pm

UK economy shrinks 19.8pc on coronavirus impact

Britain's economy has shrunk by almost a fifth in the second quarter, entering recession because of the nationwide...

Published 30 Sep, 2020 03:47pm

Saudi unemployment spikes as virus-hit economy shrinks by 7pc in second quarter

The Saudi unemployment rate was largely impacted by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 03:27pm

Germany can avoid second coronavirus lockdown: Merkel

Says people know much more about how to protect themselves and the health system than they did back in March.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 03:04pm

NCOC informed of rise in Covid-19 cases, especially in Karachi

A meeting of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has been informed of the rise in Covid-19 cases across...

Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:13pm

PHOTOS: Children wear face masks, observe social distancing as primary schools reopen across Pakistan

Under the final phase of reopening educational institutions, primary schools across the country have reopened.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 01:05pm

India's coronavirus infections surge to 6.23 million

Deaths from coronavirus infections rose by 1,179 in the last 24 hours to 97,497.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 12:34pm

CureVac plans global late-stage Covid-19 vaccine trial in fourth quarter

The vaccine developer plans to start the global trial after data from the ongoing studies.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 12:14pm

Trump questions India coronavirus data

Trump was responding to heated criticism from his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 11:47am

Islamabad, GB and AJK collectively report 132 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The capital reported 49 cases and one death.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 11:26am