Trends - Live Coronavirus

Opinions change so keep an open mind, says President Alvi

Coronavirus is new so there is a major difference of opinion [...] on how to handle it, he says.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 05:41pm

Iran's virus death toll rises by 60 to 5,710

The total number of diagnosed cases of the new coronavirus in Iran has reached 90,481.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 05:39pm

3,077 of Sindh's cases from Karachi, says Murad Ali Shah

During the past 24 hours, 301 new cases were reported in Karachi, he said.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 05:22pm

Highest number of cases reported during past 24 hours: Sindh CM

"This illustrates that the situation is going from bad to worse," says the chief minister.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 05:12pm

Abbasi Shaheed Hospital’s emergency ward sealed as doctor tests positive for coronavirus

The emergency department was sealed around 3pm after the doctor's test came back positive.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 05:07pm

Relief package for small businesses to be presented to ECC tomorrow: Hammad Azhar

Says "millions of small businesses and industries" to benefit from package once approved by ECC and cabinet.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 05:06pm

Mink found to have virus on two Dutch farms

Animals believed to have been infected by employees who had the virus.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 05:05pm

Saudi Arabia eases coronavirus curfews, keeps 24-hour curfew in Makkah

Saudi Arabia has recorded 16,299 cases of infection with the new coronavirus and 136 deaths.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 04:58pm

Kids in Spain relish outdoor hour as virus lockdowns ease

The number of deaths officially attributed to the new coronavirus has topped 200,000 globally.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 04:40pm

UK at 'dangerous' stage, no lockdown exit strategy in sight

The number of deaths related to Covid-19 in hospitals across the United Kingdom has risen above 20,000.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 04:37pm

PPP-leader Khursheed Shah's family put under quarantine in Sukkur after employee tests positive

District administration officials say Shah's family members to be tested, house sprayed with disinfectant.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 04:31pm

50 people in GB contracted Covid-19 due to ‘lack of precautions’

Pakistan Medical Association GB's General Secretary requests government to enforce stricter lockdown in the region.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 04:25pm

Australia launches controversial Covid-19 tracking app as some states start easing rules

Australia reported 16 new coronavirus cases, which took its total to 6,703.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 04:08pm

Virus lockdown raises tensions in France’s poorest areas

Some residents in these areas say they felt confined years before coronavirus lockdown measures were imposed in March.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 03:59pm

Sindh CM presides over meeting to oversee existing isolation centres, establishnment of new ones

Similar steps are also being taken for all districts in the province.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 03:06pm

Spain's daily coronavirus death toll drops to 288

The country has been badly-affected by the coronavirus.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 03:01pm

Confirmed virus cases surpass 2.9m

More than 200,000 people have died.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 02:56pm

1 more death recorded in Balochistan

The provincial death toll from Covid-19 is now 11.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 02:51pm

Aim to be doing 20,000 tests daily by May: SAPM Awan

Says the NDMA also plans to increase the number of testing labs to 60.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 02:40pm

Sindh records 3 deaths, 383 new cases

Total tally of the province is 4,615.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 02:26pm

Awan blasts Shehbaz Sharif on commission inquiry remarks

Says "no government can defeat such a big challenge unless government and opposition unite for the sake of people".

Published 26 Apr, 2020 02:26pm

Provincial governments working on incorporating doctors' recommendations: SAPM Awan

Says government will "ensure mosques do not become virus hotspots.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 02:10pm

GRAPH: Pakistan reports highest 24-hour jump with nearly 1,000 coronavirus cases

Published 26 Apr, 2020 02:01pm

Public has 'failed to grasp the seriousness' of virus threat, says Awan

Says govt was doing its job but public was not taking precautions.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 01:43pm

WATCH: SAPM Firdous Ashiq Awan speaks to media in Sialkot

Urges people to take care "for your sake and for others".

Updated 26 Apr, 2020 02:04pm

Singapore reports 931 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 13,624

The tiny country of 5.7 million people now has one of the highest infection rates in Asia.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 01:29pm

WATCH: Syrian widows in protective gear prepare iftar meals for Idlib residents, displaced communities

Syria has officially recorded 42 cases of the coronavirus.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 01:18pm

Ajmal Wazir tells people to follow SOPs during Ramazan

He further advised to people to pray at home.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 01:12pm

'Precautions, precautions, precautions' only way to fight Covid-19, says Wazir

"This virus does not come to, you bring it with you" when you go outside.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 01:04pm

Generations will remember Dr Javed, says Ajmal Wazir

KP CM's adviser pays tribute to the late doctor.

Published 26 Apr, 2020 01:00pm