India reports highest single-day death toll It also reported more than 64,000 new infections. Published 19 Aug, 2020 02:55pm WHATSAPP
Wuhan pool parties bring post-coronavirus relief in China The Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park reopened in late June, and the crowds have picked up this month. Published 19 Aug, 2020 02:30pm WHATSAPP
South Korea warns of nationwide coronavirus risk as church outbreaks spread The 297 new infections mark the sixth straight day of triple-digit increases. Published 19 Aug, 2020 02:00pm WHATSAPP
Britain to bring in mass testing to curb spread of Covid-19 Britain plans to bring in regular, population-wide testing for Covid-19 so it can suppress the spread of the virus... Updated 19 Aug, 2020 03:28pm WHATSAPP
German institute says coronavirus vaccinations could start in early 2021 Several companies say they each expect to make more than 1bn doses of a vaccine next year. Published 19 Aug, 2020 01:06pm WHATSAPP
Indonesia capital displays dummy coffin as Covid-19 warning The words “Covid-19 victim” are painted red on the casket on display in one district of Jakarta. Updated 19 Aug, 2020 04:09pm WHATSAPP
Punjab reports 131 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death More than 90,000 people have recovered in the province so far. Published 19 Aug, 2020 11:50am WHATSAPP
Islamabad, federal territories collectively record 51 cases, 1 fatality The capital has reported less than 15 cases for the last three days. Published 19 Aug, 2020 11:45am WHATSAPP
2,119 more recoveries take Pakistan's total over 272,000 743 virus patients are in critical condition. Published 19 Aug, 2020 11:40am WHATSAPP
Brazil coronavirus cases top 3.4 million, death toll nears 110,000 It reported 47,784 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 1,352 deaths in the past 24 hours. Published 19 Aug, 2020 11:00am WHATSAPP
VISUAL: Comparison between amount of bacteria that passes through surgical, ordinary and no mask Published 19 Aug, 2020 10:00am WHATSAPP
Australia locks in coronavirus vaccine deal as new cases ease All Australians will be offered doses but a medical panel will determine the priority list of vaccine recipients. Published 19 Aug, 2020 09:00am WHATSAPP
Balochistan reports 49 new cases, one more death The death toll now stands at 139. Published 18 Aug, 2020 11:06pm WHATSAPP
Ireland significantly tightens nationwide Covid-19 restrictions A spike in cases over the last three weeks pushed the country’s 14-day cumulative cases per 100,000 population to 26. Published 18 Aug, 2020 10:50pm WHATSAPP
WHO urges nations to join global shared vaccine bid "The fastest way to end this pandemic and to reopen economies is to start by protecting the highest risk populations everywhere." Published 18 Aug, 2020 09:10pm WHATSAPP
UN expert urges states to ban evictions amid pandemic "losing your home during this pandemic could mean losing your life.” Published 18 Aug, 2020 08:15pm WHATSAPP
Study links Covid-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetes While the study is based on only a handful of cases, it is the first to link Covid-19 and new-onset type 1 diabetes in children. Published 18 Aug, 2020 07:05pm WHATSAPP
Australia to manufacture virus vaccine and give free to citizens, says PM “If this vaccine proves successful we will manufacture and supply vaccines straight away." Published 18 Aug, 2020 06:25pm WHATSAPP
France moves to make masks compulsory in the workplace The country is moving to add open-plan work areas to a growing list of places where people have to cover up to curb the spread. Published 18 Aug, 2020 05:55pm WHATSAPP
New Zealand's Ardern hits back at Trump over coronavirus 'surge' Trump sparked uproar in New Zealand after he said the country was in the grip of a “terrible” upsurge in Covid-19 cases. Published 18 Aug, 2020 05:40pm WHATSAPP
Namibia warns about elephant dung cure for coronavirus as cases rise Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula said Covid-19 currently has no known cure. Published 18 Aug, 2020 05:11pm WHATSAPP
PM prioritising people's welfare the reason behind Pakistan's 'successful' response to pandemic: Asad Umar "We took quick and timely decisions and generated employment for people." Published 18 Aug, 2020 04:45pm WHATSAPP
Finland rations paracetamol over supply fears The limits aim to “prepare for a possible increase in the global demand”. Published 18 Aug, 2020 04:20pm WHATSAPP
Sindh reports 318 new Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths More than 120,000 people have recovered in the province so far. Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:28pm WHATSAPP
Australian Covid-19 infections hit one-month low Australia said it has detected 226 new infections in the past 24 hours. Published 18 Aug, 2020 02:55pm WHATSAPP
India interior minister back in hospital after recovering from Covid-19 “He is comfortable and continuing his work from the hospital,” according to a statement. Published 18 Aug, 2020 01:36pm WHATSAPP
'No facemask, no entry': Balochistan govt notifies new rules for entry to govt offices Published 18 Aug, 2020 12:10pm WHATSAPP
Islamabad, federal territories report 62 new cases, 3 deaths Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have collectively reported 62 new cases and three deaths, the... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 11:41am WHATSAPP
