Trends - Live Coronavirus

Germany to extend coronavirus lockdown until May 3

Religious gatherings will remain banned while some retailers will be allowed to open.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 07:33pm

French doctor, 98, keeps working through coronavirus crisis

Chenay holds virtual consultations for patients, some of whom he has treated for decades, over the phone and internet.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 07:29pm

Pandemic could trigger social unrest in some countries: IMF

More fiscal stimulus will be needed once the crisis abated, the global lender said in its semi-annual Fiscal Monitor.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 07:22pm

Global Covid-19 case tally tops 2 million

More than 128,000 people have died around the world, while over 500,000 have recovered.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 07:18pm

WATCH: Russian musician gives concert from his balcony during lockdown

Says it was "just nice to perform for people".

Published 15 Apr, 2020 07:17pm

Japan donates another $1m to help Pakistan fight Covid-19

The latest grant will be used to provide technical training and material.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 07:10pm

NDMA to buy protective gear from local markets

Spokesperson says country can manufacture all protective equipment except N-95 masks.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 07:04pm

Religious affairs minister speaks to Mufti Taqi Usmani on phone

Invites him to a consultation meeting on April 18.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:59pm

New Zealand PM and cabinet to take 20pc pay cut in solidarity with people

The move comes as the country is under Covid-19 lockdown.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:59pm

Dutch coronavirus cases rise by 734 to 28,153

The death toll in the country stands at 3,134.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:35pm

Lacking protective gear, Japan's Osaka pleads for plastic raincoats

Osaka's mayor tells citizens some doctors are resorting to wearing garbage bags amid shortage of protective equipment.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:34pm

CDC director says some US states may be ready to reopen by May 1

Says some 19-20 states that have had limited impact from coronavirus might be able to reopen by Trump's May 1 target.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:29pm

254 Pakistani Umrah pilgrims flown home via special Saudia flight

A second flight carrying the rest of the 474 Pakistani pilgrims who were stranded in Saudi Arabia will leave tomorrow.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:24pm

Abbott launches antibody test to determine if a person has been previously infected with Covid-19

Company plans to supply 4 million tests in April, ramping up capacity to 20 million per month in June and beyond.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:18pm

Domestic flights to remain suspended, says Moeed Yusuf

Flights between Islamabad and GB will continue to operate.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:14pm

41 Pakistanis to arrive from India via Wagah border: SAPM Yusuf

A lockdown has been imposed in India.

Updated 15 Apr, 2020 08:19pm

5 foreign Tableeghi Jamaat members test positive in Swabi

Two of the five people belong to Iran, two to Djibouti and one to Yemen.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:08pm

Every passenger arriving in Pakistan will be quarantined, says SAPM Yusuf

All citizens who wished to stay in hotels will have to bear their own expenses.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:06pm

Not bringing back all Pakistanis at once because of limited test kits: Moeed Yusuf

This is one constraint the government is facing in bringing back people from abroad.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:02pm

WATCH: SAPM Moeed Yusuf addresses media over measures taken for overseas Pakistanis

Many Pakistanis are stranded abroad.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 06:00pm

LIVE: SAPM Dr Mirza addresses media over coronavirus situation

Urges people to continue taking precautions.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:58pm

WATCH: Asad Umar addresses media over coronavirus measures

Asad Umar says there is no conflict between governments.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:46pm

This is a difficult situation, says Asad Umar

Minister says those in favour of a lockdown doesn't mean they want people to die form hunger.

Updated 15 Apr, 2020 06:17pm

SAPM Zafar Mirza insists on taking precautions despite lower death rate

Pakistan has fewer deaths compared to other countries.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:41pm

People like me can never understand challenges of lower-income people, says Umar

Says it is important to find a balance.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:37pm

Read: How it feels to recover from coronavirus

“It feels empowering to have been through this.”

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:31pm

WATCH: Chinese father designs inflatable protective suit for son

A Chinese father made an impressive protective suit for his son.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:27pm

Ajmal Wazir urges politicians to 'qurantine' political differences

Urges people to practice social distancing.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:26pm

Next 2-3 weeks will be 'most crucial' in handling Covid-19: Indian health minister

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan briefs media about the govt response to Covid-19.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:24pm

Weddings, gatherings still banned in KP, says Ajmal Wazir

He urged the people to continue practicing social distancing.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:21pm