Trends - Live Coronavirus

Mexico thanks 'friend' Trump for virus ventilators

Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard praised the US for having supplied Mexico with desperately needed ventilators.

Published 05 May, 2020 10:28pm

Obamas, Lady Gaga, LeBron James join forces for US virtual graduations

Schools and colleges shut down across the United States in mid-March because of the coronavirus epidemic.

Published 05 May, 2020 10:24pm

Study finds a more contagious mutant coronavirus infecting people worldwide

The novel coronavirus, known to scientists as SARS-CoV-2, has infected more than 3.6 million people around the world.

Published 05 May, 2020 10:22pm

Balochistan reports highest single-day rise in Covid-19 cases

21 people have died in the province from the virus so far.

Published 05 May, 2020 10:13pm

WATCH: Colombian police throw 'masked ball' for lady's 110th birthday

Anita Rojas partied on her 110th birthday, despite social distancing curbs.

Published 05 May, 2020 09:59pm

In clamour to reopen, many black people in US feel overlooked

The pandemic has highlighted — and often deepened — gaping inequalities in the United States and around the world.

Published 05 May, 2020 09:57pm

Turkey's coronavirus death toll rises by 59 to 3,520, slowdown continues

The number of tests conducted in Turkey in the past 24 hours stood at 33,283.

Published 05 May, 2020 09:42pm

19 more Covid-19 recoveries take Pakistan's tally to 5,801

The total number of cases in Pakistan is currently 22,049.

Published 05 May, 2020 09:35pm

193 Pakistanis stranded in India return home via Attari-Wagah border

243 stranded Pakistanis have been repatriated from India since March 20, according to the press release.

Published 05 May, 2020 09:28pm

Hyderabad District Bar Association suspends activities after lawyer, 2 judges test positive

The "only solution is to ensure [social distancing]," says statement.

Published 05 May, 2020 09:24pm

Murtaza Wahab appreciates recovered Covid-19 patient for thanking staff at govt hospital

Published 05 May, 2020 09:12pm

Italy's daily virus death toll rises, but fewer new cases

The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on February 21 now stands at 29,315.

Published 05 May, 2020 09:05pm

Israel isolates coronavirus antibody in 'significant breakthrough': minister

Israel has reported 16,246 cases and 235 deaths from the illness.

Published 05 May, 2020 09:01pm

FM Qureshi, Oman counterpart discuss Covid-19 situation

The two exchanged views over a phone call.

Published 05 May, 2020 08:50pm

Working in fear, immigrants keep US poultry plants running

Several major US plants where farmers send cattle, pigs and poultry have shut due to the rapid spread of Covid-19.

Published 05 May, 2020 08:30pm

Lebanon extends virus shutdown, PM warns of second wave

Lebanon has recorded 741 cases of the novel coronavirus and 25 deaths.

Published 05 May, 2020 08:22pm

Virgin Atlantic says it will cut over 3,000 jobs amid 'unprecedented pressure'

British carrier part-owned by tycoon Richard Branson announced the decision on Tuesday.

Published 05 May, 2020 08:20pm

Locality sealed in Sindh's Matiari district after 7 citizens test positive

Officials have been told to cordon off the area and prevent people from entering or leaving.

Published 05 May, 2020 08:05pm

New York state reports more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes

More than 20,000 people have died from Covid-19 in New York state.

Published 05 May, 2020 07:47pm

KP reports 211 new cases, 9 more deaths

The province's death toll from the virus rose to 194.

Published 05 May, 2020 07:41pm

Coronavirus reproduction rate in Germany at 0.71: German health authority

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 685 to 163,860.

Published 05 May, 2020 06:52pm

WATCH: PM Imran chairs meeting of federal cabinet

The cabinet members were seen wearing masks.

Published 05 May, 2020 06:50pm

'You are my hero': Sindh health minister sends out appreciation letters to health workers

She thanked them for their service and dedication in the letter.

Published 05 May, 2020 06:42pm

NA session to be convened on Monday: FM Qureshi

Movement within Parliament Lodges will be kept to a minimum, Qureshi says.

Published 05 May, 2020 06:35pm

Dutch coronavirus cases rise by 317 to 41,087, 86 new deaths

The country's health institute RIVM cautioned that it only reports confirmed cases, and actual numbers are higher.

Published 05 May, 2020 06:21pm

France's Macron says major foreign travel to be limited this summer

France is set to end its lockdown on May 11.

Published 05 May, 2020 06:16pm

Shibli Faraz urges opposition to focus on coronavirus outbreak

"The pandemic effects all of us."

Published 05 May, 2020 06:15pm

Balochistan govt to only test suspected Covid-19 patients who show symptoms

Suspected patients will "only be tested after they have completed a quarantine period of 14 days at their homes".

Published 05 May, 2020 06:14pm

Decision for easing lockdown to be taken after tomorrow's NCOC meeting: Shibli Faraz

Info minister briefs media in Islamabad.

Updated 05 May, 2020 06:07pm

PM Imran allows for exporting hand sanitisers

Info minister briefs media after federal cabinet meeting.

Published 05 May, 2020 05:35pm