Trends - Live Coronavirus

Iran's foreign minister terms US defunding of WHO amid pandemic 'shameful'

Javad Zarif says that the decision will live in infamy.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:20pm

Cuba sends second medical brigade to Italy to help support fight against Covid-19

The team is made up of 38 general practitioners, epidemiologists, resuscitators, anesthesiologists and nurses.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:03pm

Careem resumes its delivery service from 8am to 7pm

Precautions that captains will take include a 3 feet distance, wiping the parcels with a disinfectant swab.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:44pm

Lockdowns should be lifted in two-week stages to stem Covid-19 spread, advises WHO

WHO warned that the “risk of re-introduction and resurgence of the disease will continue”.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:41pm

China's Wuhan to fully resume rail, flight and freight ops by end-April: vice mayor

A more than two-month lockdown was lifted earlier this month.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:34pm

What are the responsibilities of PM's Corona Relief Tigers Force?

Volunteers will be expected to point out violation of laws by hoarding etc.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:26pm

Sindh health minister visits Karachi airport, oversees arrangements

Says government is fully prepared to face the challenge" of ensuring safety precautions.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:22pm

Health is a provincial matter, says Haleem Adil Sheikh

He added that the Sindh government was also not being honest about ration distribution.

Updated 15 Apr, 2020 04:29pm

Deaths increasing in Sindh due to closure of OPDs, transport facilities, says Haleem Adil Sheikh

He was speaking at a press conference along PM's aide Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:49pm

'A true leader reassures his people': Awan lashes out at Sindh CM

"You need to look at the harsh facts instead of appearing on TV screens," she says.

Updated 15 Apr, 2020 04:07pm

WATCH: SAPM Awan addresses media in response to Sindh CM's presser

You have the authority to impose lockdown in your province, Awan tells Murad.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:40pm

PM entrusted provinces with enforcing lockdown measures: Awan

The premier decided the provinces will be allowed to make decisions, she says.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:34pm

English Biscuit Manufacturers donate Rs20m to Sindh govt's corona fund

Earlier a pharmaceutical company also donated hydroxychloroquine tablets and PPE.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:30pm

Muslims in New York City struggle to hold traditional burials

Muslims make up a high percentage of the workforce in the city.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:28pm

Spain's daily death toll from coronavirus slips to 523, total at 18,579

The overall number of cases in the country rose to 177,633 from 172,541 the day before.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:26pm

Pharmaceutical company donates testings kits, hydroxychloroquine to Sindh govt

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:22pm

'As long as necessary': Coronavirus holdout Palau opts for self-isolation

The island's president says "it became a question of economics or people’s lives".

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:16pm

29 more cases reported in Balochistan

Provincial total is now 277.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:14pm

WATCH: Hong Kong music school takes classes in truck to limit social interaction

Teacher Evan Kam gives piano lessons in the back of the vehicle as a way of reducing social interaction.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:06pm

US may need to extend social distancing for virus until 2022, study says

The United States may need to endure social distancing measures adopted during the coronavirus outbreak until 2022.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 02:53pm

German recession to continue until mid-year: ministry

Even if social distancing measures eased, economic activity to continue being subdued and only pick up gradually.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 02:39pm

Sealing 11 UCs was 'not wrong', says CM Shah

CM says government will explain its position in written response.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 02:00pm

Disinfect and stay away from elderly people, CM Shah tells people leaving home for work

He urges people to take measures in order to save lives.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:54pm

Punjab records 71 new cases, no new deaths

Provincial tally at 3,016.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:53pm

Govt will try to reach an agreement with religious scholars, says Murad

Says mosques are open but restrictions on number of people are in place.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:50pm

Construction sites won't be opened till they follow SOPs

Construction industry has been allowed to operate.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:46pm

Congratulate the PM for convincing businessmen to follow SOPs

Industries that have been allowed to operate during the lockdown will be bound to arrange transport etc.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:43pm

Lockdown restrictions will be tougher over next two weeks, says CM Shah

"There are exceptions, but they are very calculated," he says.

Updated 15 Apr, 2020 02:03pm

'Known deaths' so far are 41 but number can be higher, says CM Shah

Several cases of people being brought dead, he says.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:24pm

45 virus patients Sindh are critical, says Murad

CM Shah was addressing a press conference in Karachi.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:21pm