Covid-19 cases in Australia's hotspot fall to seven-week low Australia has now recorded nearly 26,000 Covid-19 infections and 652 fatalities from the virus. Published 31 Aug, 2020 01:01pm
New Zealanders wear face masks as Auckland lockdown lifted Schools and businesses have reopened in Auckland after the lifting of a lockdown in New Zealand’s largest city to... Published 31 Aug, 2020 12:05pm
India's coronavirus cases surge to 3.6 million India has been posting the highest single-day caseload in the world every day since August 7. Published 31 Aug, 2020 11:16am
Islamabad, GB and AJK collectively report 51 cases, 1 death AJK reported four coronavirus cases and one death. Published 31 Aug, 2020 10:36am
Punjab reports 28 virus cases, 2 deaths The provincial total has risen to 96,769 while the death toll is 2.090. Published 31 Aug, 2020 10:30am
Pakistan reports 135 Covid-19 recoveries With the new cases, the total has risen to 280,682. Published 31 Aug, 2020 10:28am
WATCH: Priest holds drive-in mass at a parking lot for Catholic worshippers in Colombia Published 31 Aug, 2020 09:56am
US coronavirus cases top 6 million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks US cases of the novel coronavirus have surpassed six million as many states in the Midwest reported increasing... Published 31 Aug, 2020 08:39am
Nearly half a million people register for free coronavirus testing in Hong Kong Hong Kong launched the program in an effort to track down paths of infection that have consistently added to case numbers. Published 31 Aug, 2020 08:24am
READ: Pets can get Covid-19 from people but the risk of pets spreading the virus is low Published 30 Aug, 2020 10:55pm
Coronavirus worries force election officials to get creative Some are finding ways to expand access to voter registration and ballot request forms. Published 30 Aug, 2020 10:10pm
UK records 1,715 daily confirmed cases of Covid-19 One person had died within 28 days of testing positive for the disease. Published 30 Aug, 2020 08:52pm
Survey shows US, UK govts bottom of the pile in coronavirus response rankings Updated 30 Aug, 2020 08:55pm
FDA commissioner says willing to fast-track Covid-19 vaccine: report "This is going to be a science, medicine, data decision. This is not going to be a political decision." Published 30 Aug, 2020 06:30pm
Mutated coronavirus strain found in Indonesia as cases jump The strain has also been found in neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia. Published 30 Aug, 2020 05:31pm
Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as Covid cases, deaths rise Children and people aged over 60 will be barred from outdoor ceremonies which still go ahead. Published 30 Aug, 2020 03:36pm
207 more people recover from coronavirus in Pakistan 601 patients are in critical condition. Published 30 Aug, 2020 01:10pm
Punjab reports 73 cases, 1 fatality The provincial total has risen to 96,741. Published 30 Aug, 2020 01:05pm
Islamabad, federal territories collectively record 49 cases They have reported no virus deaths for the second day. Published 30 Aug, 2020 12:59pm
Global coronavirus cases surpass 25 million: Reuters tally Official number of global coronavirus cases is now at least five times the number of severe influenza illnesses recorded annually. Published 30 Aug, 2020 11:00am
India reports more than 78,000 cases in world's highest single-day rise so far It surpassed a July 16 figure of 77,299 cases in the United States. Published 30 Aug, 2020 10:00am
Australia, New Zealand tread cautiously as coronavirus lingers NZ PM Ardern says curbs in Auckland will be eased from Monday, but will be tightened again if needed. Published 30 Aug, 2020 08:59am
France reports 5,453 new coronavirus cases The health ministry said the cumulative number of Covid-19 deaths rose to 30,602 from 30,596 reported on Friday. Published 29 Aug, 2020 09:04pm
Bhutan lifts tobacco ban due to coronavirus Decision taken to temper demand for smuggled cigarettes and, in theory, lessen the risk of cross-border contagion. Published 29 Aug, 2020 04:55pm
Indonesia reports record new coronavirus cases for third day Today's 3,308 cases take Indonesia's tally of infections to 169,195, while 92 new deaths carried its toll to 7,261. Published 29 Aug, 2020 04:04pm
Russia's coronavirus death toll exceeds 17,000 It reported 4,941 new cases, bringing its nationwide tally to 985,346. Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:42pm
