China's President Xi visits Wuhan as number of new cases tumbles News of the visit gave a lift to Chinese stocks. Published 10 Mar, 2020 10:39am
Growing concern that Trump may be exposed to coronavirus Asked if Trump had been tested for the virus, Vice President Mike Pence said, "I honestly don't know." Published 10 Mar, 2020 10:23am
Italy limits travel and bans public gatherings across whole country Marriages and funerals were banned for more than three weeks. Published 10 Mar, 2020 10:17am
First coronavirus death recorded in Canada Officials have not released the victim's age. Published 10 Mar, 2020 09:53am
Sindh CM asks hospitals to share pneumonia patients’ record with health ministry The number of cases in Sindh rose to 13 on Monday. Published 10 Mar, 2020 08:26am
Total cases in Pakistan rise to 16 "Further contacts are being traced and tested." Published 10 Mar, 2020 07:06am
8 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Sindh Five of the patients arrived to the city from Syria via Doha whereas the other 3 persons came from London. Published 09 Mar, 2020 11:44pm
Italian daily coronavirus deaths rise 26.5% to 463 The total number of cases in Italy, the country hardest hit by the virus in Europe, rose 24 per cent to 9,172. Published 09 Mar, 2020 10:56pm
Coronavirus crisis could cost world up to $2 trillion: UN UNCTAD warns COVID-19 epidemic will push some countries into recession and slow growth in the world economy as a whole. Published 09 Mar, 2020 10:02pm
Edhi Foundation to donate $0.3m to help China combat coronavirus: Faisal Edhi The foundation will also donate $0.2m each to Iran and Italy. Published 09 Mar, 2020 09:45pm
Pakistan records 8th coronavirus case as 53-year-old man tests positive in Karachi The 53-year-old man had traveled to Syria via Doha. Published 09 Mar, 2020 09:31pm
Elementary students build sensor-controlled disinfectent dispenser from Lego blocks in Taiwan Handwashing is the best way to prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus. Updated 09 Mar, 2020 09:45pm
Germany reports first casualties from COVID19 as virus spreads across EU Cyprus has also reported two coronavirus cases, which means the disease has now hit all of EU countries. Updated 09 Mar, 2020 09:36pm
Saudi Arabia extends travel ban to 14 countries as 4 new coronavirus cases emerge One of the patients is a Saudi national, while two are from Bahrain and one from the US. Updated 09 Mar, 2020 09:36pm
US President Donald Trump attempts to put the coronavirus in perspective At this moment, there are 546 confirmed cases of coronaVirus with 22 deaths, says the US president. Published 09 Mar, 2020 08:00pm
WATCH: Does weather affect the spread of coronavirus? Coronavirus ‘highly sensitive’ to warmer temperatures, says Chinese study. Published 09 Mar, 2020 07:55pm
UK discusses possible steps to stem coronavirus spread as number of cases rise to 319 3 people have died from the virus in Britain, says the health ministry. Published 09 Mar, 2020 07:35pm
Saudi Arabia to fine people up to $133,000 for hiding health details on entry Transport professionals will be held responsible for any fallout from their violations, says an official statement. Published 09 Mar, 2020 07:04pm
CM Shah wants hospitals to share details of all patients with pneumonia symptoms . Published 09 Mar, 2020 07:03pm
Bootleg booze kills 27 in Iran after virus 'cure' rumours The poisonings were caused by rumours that drinking alcohol can be effective in treating coronavirus. Updated 09 Mar, 2020 06:35pm
6 killed in Italy prison riot over anti-coronavirus measures The justice ministry says fires had been set at a number of prisons causing severe damage. Published 09 Mar, 2020 04:47pm
Coronavirus kills 237 in Iran, 7,161 infected: Health Ministry Iran has had 237 deaths from coronavirus and 7,161 infections, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said on... Published 09 Mar, 2020 04:10pm
UK stocks and bonds tumble, PM to chair emergency meeting British stocks had the biggest intraday fall since 2008 and benchmark bond yields turned negative for the first time... Published 09 Mar, 2020 03:18pm