Trends - Live Coronavirus

Sweden admits failure to protect elderly in care homes

Sweden has reported 3,220 deaths from the virus as of Saturday.

Published 10 May, 2020 04:14pm

WATCH: Doctors and nurses around the world narrate their experiences dealing with coronavirus

Frontline workers treating coronavirus patients have been appreciated around the world.

Published 10 May, 2020 04:13pm

Sunday bazaar stallholders protest in Islamabad, demand govt allow businesses to reopen in 24 hours

Allege that not a single one of them have been selected for the Ehsaas cash disbursement programme.

Published 10 May, 2020 04:10pm

Pandemic a major blow for Airbnb

"We are collectively living through the most harrowing crisis of our lifetime," Airbnb chief executive says.

Published 10 May, 2020 04:10pm

'Agha's, Paradise supermarkets not sealed, advised to remain closed until disinfected'

Deputy Commissioner says the supermarkets have been advised to remain closed until all employees test negative.

Updated 10 May, 2020 04:31pm

In Japan, pandemic brings outbreaks of bullying, ostracism

Random acts of hatred have been reported from across Japan.

Published 10 May, 2020 03:39pm

French parents anguish over sending children back to school

Paris officials estimate about 15 per cent of the city’s students will be able to go back to school.

Published 10 May, 2020 03:31pm

151 policemen in Sindh affected by coronavirus

Two policemen have died due to the coronavirus so far.

Published 10 May, 2020 03:15pm

Philippines records 184 new cases, taking national tally to 10,794

The country has also recorded 15 deaths.

Published 10 May, 2020 03:09pm

Pakistan moves up to 20th spot on John Hopkins' list of most-affected countries

In terms of deaths, Pakistan occupies the 27th spot.

Published 10 May, 2020 03:05pm

Emirates predicts 18 months time for demand to return to normal

“We expect it will take 18 months at least, before travel demand returns to a semblance of normality."

Published 10 May, 2020 02:40pm

Portal to collect data from across the country will be launched soon, says Umar

Umar also congratulated the Punjab government for developing an app that can highlight nearest hospitals.

Published 10 May, 2020 02:35pm

Asad Umar urges people to act responsibly, take precautions

Taking precautions is "more important now than ever".

Published 10 May, 2020 02:26pm

Govt to implement 'smart lockdown' based on data gathered, says Umar

He repeated that government could not impose an indefinite lockdown.

Published 10 May, 2020 02:22pm

Virus hotspots being identified through technology, says Asad Umar

Planning minister briefs media on measures that are being taken.

Published 10 May, 2020 02:20pm

Sindh reports 709 new cases, nine more deaths

It has become the second province to report more than 11,000 cases after Punjab.

Published 10 May, 2020 02:11pm

UK wants to 'slowly and cautiously' ease lockdown to restart economy: minister

Jenrick said the easing of the lockdown would be conditional on keeping the spread of the virus under control.

Published 10 May, 2020 01:50pm

622 new cases take Punjab's tally over 11,000

184 healthcare workers have been affected by the virus in the province.

Published 10 May, 2020 01:39pm

Russian coronavirus cases cross 200,000

Some 88 people died in the past day, pushing the national death toll to 1,915.

Published 10 May, 2020 01:31pm

Turkish 'tracers' track down potential cases by following up contacts of confirmed patients

About 6,000 health professionals have been deployed.

Published 10 May, 2020 01:11pm

Saudi Arabia reports 1,704 new cases as country eases restrictions in Madina

KSA has also reported 10 new deaths.

Published 10 May, 2020 12:54pm

Punjab govt issues guidelines for patients in home isolation

Patients who are asymptomatic or are experiencing mild symptoms will be eligible for isolation at home.

Published 10 May, 2020 12:50pm

China reports first coronavirus case in Wuhan since April 3 among 14 new infections

It is the highest number since April 28.

Published 10 May, 2020 12:45pm

Covid-19 is more fatal for men than women

An age-wise analysis reveals that the virus proved most fatal for those in 50-60 year age bracket.

Published 10 May, 2020 12:17pm

Tests show UVC lamps could light the way in virus fight

But UVC (for Ultraviolet-C) rays are dangerous, causing skin cancer and eye problems.

Published 10 May, 2020 12:12pm

KP CM approves 500-bed hospital in Peshawar to deal with surge in cases

Minister says "can take the province's healthcare system to the next level".

Published 10 May, 2020 12:01pm

White House Virus Task Force members face quarantine

Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the NIAID, CDC director and FDA administrator among those to quarantine.

Published 10 May, 2020 11:52am

116-years-old man in South Africa unfazed by Covid-19

Fredie Blom lost his sister to Spanish flu.

Published 10 May, 2020 11:49am

Number of coronavirus cases worldwide tops four million

Some of the hardest-hit countries are ready to lift lockdown restrictions, despite concerns about a second wave.

Published 10 May, 2020 11:44am

Lockdown in Islamabad extended for 3 weeks with certain exemptions

Shops are allowed to remain open for five days a week from 8am to 5pm and will remain closed on the weekends.

Published 10 May, 2020 11:37am