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Sindh health minister lists hospitals in Karachi that can treat coronavirus patients

People can also call 021-99204452 to inquire about capacity at those hospitals.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:43pm

Balochistan cases could rise to 1.1 million by July if lockdown not strictly enforced: DG health

Abro said the cases could further increase to 9.5m by December.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:29pm

VIDEO: Oregon Zoo's black bear chills in a tub of water while waiting for visitors to return

Published 08 May, 2020 12:28pm

Can your immune system worsen Covid-19 symptoms by overreacting?

As pandemic deepens, virus symptoms multiply.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:28pm

Experts worry CDC is sidelined in US coronavirus response

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus...

Published 08 May, 2020 12:21pm

Sindh governor's retest result for coronavirus comes back positive

He tested positive for the virus on April 27.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:13pm

VIDEO: This couple in Costa Rica is quarantined at home with their 31 children.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:12pm

South Africans mourn a metre apart as Covid-19 curbs funerals

Funerals are limited to 50 mourners.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:10pm

South Korea's virus response pushes Moon Jae-in's rating to a historic high

Although there are many confirmed cases of Covid-19 in South Korea, President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has by...

Published 08 May, 2020 12:08pm

PHOTOS: In Honduras, getting a free hen takes precedence over coronavirus fears

Published 08 May, 2020 12:05pm

US coronavirus deaths exceed 75,000: Reuters tally

Deaths in the United States, the epicentre of the global pandemic, have averaged 2,000 a day since mid-April.

Published 08 May, 2020 11:41am

China reports one new coronavirus case, 16 asymptomatic cases

Published 08 May, 2020 11:33am

Solemn Europe to mark WWII anniversary despite virus damage

Large-scale parades that had been envisaged to commemorate victory over the Nazis have been downsized.

Published 08 May, 2020 11:24am

India's lavish weddings go online in virus lockdown

More than 10 million weddings are held annually in the nation of 1.3 billion people.

Updated 08 May, 2020 11:30am

Four policemen test positive for virus in Mandi Bahauddin

The DDO health said that the policemen have been transferred to an isolation centre.

Published 08 May, 2020 11:08am

Cooperation of people needed to make phase-wise lifting of lockdown successful: Shibli Faraz

He warned that if people did not take precautions, the lockdown could be reinforced.

Published 08 May, 2020 10:51am

India's research body turns down govt's 'request' to test Ganges for virus cure

In its letter last month, Mr Atulya had cited the presence of a “ninja virus”, called bacteriophage, in Ganges water.

Published 08 May, 2020 10:49am

Massive India repatriation begins with flights from UAE

Some 15,000 nationals will be repatriated from 12 countries on planes and naval ships.

Published 08 May, 2020 10:40am

Banksy's new artwork honouring Britain's NHS goes on display in hospital

The new artwork pays tribute to medics battling the pandemic.

Published 08 May, 2020 10:23am

45 new cases recorded in capital, federal territories collectively

37 have been recorded in Islamabad, six in GB and two in AJK.

Published 08 May, 2020 10:21am

1,066 recoveries recorded in Pakistan over past 24 hours

The total number of recoveries in the country is now 7,530.

Updated 08 May, 2020 01:23pm

Up to 190,000 could die in Africa if virus containment fails: WHO

A study also found that between 83,000 and 190,000 could die and 29 to 44 million be infected during the period.

Published 08 May, 2020 10:05am

Japan approves remdesivir as treatment for Covid-19 patients

Japan has approved Gilead Sciences Inc’s remdesivir as a treatment for Covid-19, making it the country’s first...

Published 08 May, 2020 09:06am

Suspension of domestic flights extended till 10th

As the government is inching towards easing the lockdown, the suspension of domestic flight operation was further...

Published 08 May, 2020 09:04am

Imran announces gradual lifting of lockdown

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced lifting of the countrywide lockdown in phases from Saturday by reopening all...

Published 08 May, 2020 09:02am

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Published 08 May, 2020 08:59am

Mexico turns ex-presidential residence into coronavirus base for nurses, doctors

So far, Mexico has registered 27,634 coronavirus cases and 2,704 deaths.

Published 08 May, 2020 01:11am

France's coronavirus death toll close to 26,000, lockdown to be lifted

France is the fifth hardest-hit country in the world in terms of fatalities.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:44am

'You deserve a raise': Canada to help fund pay hikes for essential workers

The number of positive diagnoses edged up to 63,895 from 62,458.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:39am

Asia's coronavirus death toll passes 10,000

Asia has a far lower toll than Europe, which has recorded 151,576 deaths, or the United States and Canada with 79,328.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:33am