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South Sudan's vice president, wife test positive for virus

A number of staff and bodyguards have also tested positive for the virus, says statement.

Published 19 May, 2020 12:34am

2 SHOs test positive for Covid-19 in Rawalpindi

All officials and staff at both the police stations were being tested for the virus.

Published 19 May, 2020 12:20am

Read: UK benefits ban leaves migrants struggling for food amid lockdown

Published 19 May, 2020 12:13am

Iran sees new surge in virus cases after reopening country: NYT

The country has been hit by a new surge of coronavirus cases

Published 19 May, 2020 12:01am

US savages WHO as it promises pandemic review

“We must be frank about one of the primary reasons this outbreak spun out of control,” says Alex Azar.

Published 18 May, 2020 11:43pm

Shopping malls to open in Sindh in line with SC's orders: Saeed Ghani

"We will open shopping malls and markets, we have no other option," he says.

Published 18 May, 2020 11:27pm

Appreciate their courage, perseverance: FO officials welcome students returning from Wuhan

Published 18 May, 2020 11:18pm

France reports more coronavirus deaths, raising total to 28,239

The health ministry said the number of people in intensive care with Covid-19 infections declined to 1,998. In a...

Published 18 May, 2020 11:00pm

Balochistan reports 128 new cases, 1 more death

The death toll in the province has risen to 38.

Published 18 May, 2020 10:48pm

Coronavirus pandemic will be overcome quicker if world works together, says Merkel

"The more we work together internationally, the quicker we will achieve this [elimination of coronavirus]," Merkel says.

Published 18 May, 2020 10:42pm

Italy says daily virus death toll under 100

This is the lowest toll since March 9.

Published 18 May, 2020 10:30pm

US drugmaker reports promising early results from Covid-19 vaccine test

Company says the vaccine candidate, mRNA-1273, appeared to produce an immune response in eight people.

Published 18 May, 2020 10:07pm

AJK reports 20 new coronavirus cases, govt says lockdown 'need of the hour'

Minister says of the 20 new cases, 19 were contacts of a dispenser at a private clinic in Muzaffarabad.

Published 18 May, 2020 10:05pm

Sindh govt, AKU to train healthcare professionals on handling critical Covid-19 patients

The Sindh government has launched a collaboration with the Aga Khan University to provide free-of-cost training and...

Published 18 May, 2020 09:53pm

Iran calls for solidarity against pandemic, condemns US sanctions

Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services, addressed the forum but did not respond to Iran’s allegations.

Published 18 May, 2020 09:41pm

WATCH: US restaurant promotes social distancing with tubes

Fish Tales restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland has come up with an innovative idea to maintain social distancing.

Published 18 May, 2020 09:29pm

Uber to lay off 3,000 workers in second cut this month

Khosrowshahi also says the company would wind down its office in Singapore over the next 12 months.

Published 18 May, 2020 09:15pm

Dolmen Mall, Clifton says it will open its door for the public from tomorrow

The Sindh govt has not yet responded to queries regarding the developments.

Updated 18 May, 2020 09:47pm

Coronavirus pushes Swedish April deaths to highest since 1993

The death tolls in both 1993 and 2000 were high as a result of outbreaks of seasonal influenza.

Published 18 May, 2020 08:49pm

New Delhi reopens public transport as nearby Chinese-owned factory is hit by outbreak

Under the new rules, buses, taxis and three-wheelers will return to the streets but with restrictions.

Published 18 May, 2020 08:35pm

Hoping sanity prevails: Bilawal responds to SC's directives for reopening shopping malls

"I’m sure all honorable judges will give judgements based on facts and medical realities," says the PPP chairman.

Published 18 May, 2020 08:21pm

Sindh transport minister says provincial govt not consulted on resumption of trains

Awais Qadir Shah said that Karachi train station is already issuing online tickets.

Published 18 May, 2020 08:11pm

Qatar Airways cabin crew to wear protective suits; face masks mandatory for passengers

Cabin crew and passenger interactions will be reduced, says airline.

Published 18 May, 2020 08:09pm

Sindh govt has notified new SOPs for burials, says Murtaza Wahab

Published 18 May, 2020 07:53pm

Sindh first province to conduct successful trial for passive immunisation: Pechuho

Published 18 May, 2020 07:09pm

Cafes and churches open in Italy and Greece; Spain eyes summer reboot

Countries around the world are wrangling with decisions on when to ease restrictions.

Published 18 May, 2020 06:53pm

KP reports 169 new cases, 16 more deaths

The province's death toll from the virus has risen to 334.

Published 18 May, 2020 06:38pm

Pakistan Railways to resume partial services starting May 20

Standard Operating Procedures must be practised, says Railways Minister.

Published 18 May, 2020 06:34pm

Gangs deliver food in poor Cape Town area amid lockdown

South Africa has reported more than 15,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19.

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Published 18 May, 2020 06:23pm

Pakistan's Covid-19 death toll crosses 900

KP has reported the highest death toll so far.

Published 18 May, 2020 06:23pm