Trends - Live Coronavirus

Czechs ban most travel in and out of country to fight coronavirus

The central European country is highly dependent on trade and also a transit country for goods criss-crossing Europe.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 11:05pm

Virus cases ramping up in Africa, which is racing to prepare

Across Africa, 16 of the continent's 54 countries have now registered COVID-19 cases.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 10:57pm

Govt announces ban on wedding ceremonies, closure of cinemas

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has announced that the government has decided to ...

Published 13 Mar, 2020 09:53pm

Pakistan has 28 confirmed coronavirus cases: Dr Zafar Mirza

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza stated that there are currently 28 confirmed cases...

Published 13 Mar, 2020 09:38pm

US state Ohio likely has 100,000 coronavirus cases: health official

Coronavirus cases in the United States surpassed 1,300 on Thursday with nearly 40 deaths.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 09:27pm

Europe now 'epicentre' of COVID-19 pandemic: WHO

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus describes 5,000 deaths worldwide a tragic milestone.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 09:11pm

PSL matches in Lahore to also be played behind closed doors: PCB

Citizens will be given a full refund.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 08:32pm

Pakistan decides to close western borders, cancel March 23 parade

It was also decided to close all educational institutions in the country till April 5.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 08:27pm

Fawad Chaudhry mocks Nasir Shah's promise of a prize for maker of COVID19 vaccine

"So you (Shah) will get the prize," Chaudhry tweeted.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 07:37pm

Academic institutions across country will remain closed till April 5

The decision was taken in the National Security Council meeting.

Updated 13 Mar, 2020 07:45pm

Ukraine reports first death from novel coronavirus

The ex-Soviet country, which has a population of 42 million, has reported three confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 07:09pm

Fact check: Indian news outlets duped by fake Twitter account of Pakistan's health ministry

The account is fake and has been reported to the authorities.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 06:53pm

Greece shuts all museums and ruins over coronavirus

Greece has also cancelled public gatherings and shut down schools, theatres, cinemas and gyms.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 06:48pm

WATCH: Coronavirus contain and delay phases explained

Published 13 Mar, 2020 06:38pm

Preparing for coronavirus lockdown, Kuwait asks Muslims to pray at home

Kuwait confirmed 20 additional cases in the past 24 hours, reporting a total of 100 by Friday.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 06:27pm

India shuts malls in Mumbai, bars in Bengaluru

A 76-year-old man from Karnataka state became the first person to die from the virus in India.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 06:25pm

Saudi has not directed foreign nationals to return to their countries within 72 hours: embassy

The 72-hour time limit is for citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia to return to the kingdom.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 05:49pm

Security forces in virus-hit Iran to clear streets within 24 hours

A newly-formed commission will be charged with overseeing the “emptying of shops, streets and roads”.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 05:32pm

Iqra University, IoBM to hold classes online

Decision taken as number of coronavirus cases increase in Karachi.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 05:10pm

PCB cuts short PSL 5, final to be held on March 18

Semi-finals to be held on March 17.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 04:53pm

Coronavirus death toll surges past 5,000

A total of 3,176 people have died in mainland China, followed by 1,016 in Italy, and 514 in Iran.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 04:53pm

Iran reports 85 new virus deaths, taking total to 514

Total number of patients in the country has reached 11,364.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 04:51pm

CAA to check health declaration forms of passengers arriving at Islamabad airport

The measure if being taken in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 04:00pm

2,000 Pakistanis to return from Iran after being qurantined in Taftan for 14 days

The travellers include pilgrims and traders.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 03:47pm

Watch: WHO launches Safe Hands Challenge to prevent COVID19

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom tells people the right way to wash hands.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 03:34pm

SHC directs employees to register attendance through facial recognition system

Thumb impressions to be avoided to prevent coronavirus from spreading.

Published 13 Mar, 2020 03:24pm

Where is the coronavirus?

Published 13 Mar, 2020 03:14pm

Without social distancing steps, this virus will not be contained: Taimur Khan Jhagra

Published 13 Mar, 2020 03:00pm

Fact sheet: Emergence of COVID-19 in Pakistan

Published 13 Mar, 2020 02:57pm

Clean surfaces, wash hands, advises Bakhtawar-Bhutto Zardari

Published 13 Mar, 2020 02:56pm