737 more Pakistanis test positive for Covid-19
ISLAMABAD: Around 737 new cases of coronavirus have been reported across the country, while 10 more citizens have died due to the virus in the last 24 hours. According to the statistics released by the National Institute of Health, a
66 more Pakistanis test positive for Covid-19
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,528,378. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,371 on Wednesday. According to the latest figures by
Pakistan reports one Covid-19 death, 78 fresh cases
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported one death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,527,326. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 30,364 on Monday. COVID-19 Statistics 18 Apr 2022
97 more Pakistanis tests positive for Covid-19
ISLAMABAD: 97 new cases of coronavirus have been reported across the country, with no deaths in the last 24 hours, however, the condition of 213 patients in different cities is critical. According to figures released by the National Institutes of
Pakistan reports major decline in COVID-19 cases
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan continued to report a significant drop in coronavirus cases on Monday, while 38 people lost their lives. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan reported 3,338 cases and 38 deaths in the previous 24-hour period.
US grants full approval to Moderna’s COVID vaccine
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration gave full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for people age 18 and older, making it the second fully approved vaccine for the virus. The Moderna vaccine has been authorised for emergency use in
Developing nations to receive cheaper version of Merck COVID pill
WASHINGTON: Nearly 30 generic drugmakers in Asia, Africa and the Middle East will make cheap versions of Merck & Co’s COVID-19 pill, under a landmark UN-backed deal to give poorer nations wider access to a drug seen as a weapon
UK eases Covid travel curbs, scraps pre-departure tests
LONDON: The UK government announced changes on Wednesday to Covid travel rules for England, scrapping the need for visitors to have pre-departure tests and quarantine on arrival until they have tested negative. The new arrangements under which arrivals will be
Pakistan reports 482 new Covid-19 cases, 3 more deaths
ISLAMABAD: A total of 482 new cases of coronavirus have been reported across the country while three more people have died due to the virus in the last 24 hours. According to figures released by the National Command and Operations
ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier called off over new COVID variant
HARARE: The ongoing Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 in Zimbabwe has been abandoned due to the introduction of travel restrictions from a number of African countries, including the host country Zimbabwe, following the breakout of a new COVID-19 variant
Pakistan reports another 41 deaths due to coronavirus
ISLAMABAD: The death toll from the coronavirus continues in Pakistan, with the epidemic taking the lives of 41 more people while 14 more people have contracted the corona in the country. According to the NCOC, 44,116 tests were conducted in
Pakistan reports 3,902 coronavirus cases, 83 deaths
ISLAMABAD: At least 3,902 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Pakistan while 83 more civilians have died in the last 24 hours. According to figures released by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), a total of 1,190,136
Pakistan reports over 1,400 coronavirus cases in a day
ISLAMABAD: Around 1,400 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Pakistan while 34 more civilians have died due to the virus in the last 24 hours. According to figures released by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), a
COVID-19: Pakistan reports decline with 3,447 cases, 78 deaths
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported a marginal decline in coronavirus cases on Monday, as the government has imposed a complete lockdown in various cities fearing a surge in cases ahead of the Eid holidays. According to the National Command and Operation Centre
COVID-19: Pakistan records 146 deaths as toll near 18,000
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported another 146 deaths from the novel coronavirus on Saturday, as the death toll from the pandemic nears 18,000 amid a surging third wave. According to the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), Pakistan reported another 4,696 cases
G-B to allow tourists on submission of negative COVID-19 certificates
ISLAMABAD: Tourists visiting Gilgit-Baltistan will now be allowed to enter the territory upon submission of a valid COVID-19 negative certificate. According to an official notification, tourists will be only be allowed to enter Gilgit Baltistan from both air and land
Pakistan reports 4,757 COVID-19 cases, 78 deaths
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded 4,757 cases from COVID-19 as the situation continues to worsen from the coronavirus despite the restriction imposed by the government. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the coronavirus has claimed 78 more lives across
Citizens can now receive COVID Immunization Certificate
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani citizens who have received the coronavirus vaccine can now receive an immunization certificate. This was stated by Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar who made the announcement that the government has launched the COVID immunization certificate
Pakistan reports 4,468 COVID-19 cases, 67 deaths
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported another 4,468 coronavirus cases in the past day while 67 people lost their lives amid an alarming increase in infections across the country. The latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) showed the
US approves J&J Covid vaccine for emergency use
WASHINGTON: The United States authorized Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine for emergency use, giving the nation a third shot to battle the outbreak. The single-shot vaccine is highly effective in preventing severe COVID-19, including against newer variants, the Food and
One-third of US military refusing Covid vaccine: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: Pentagon officials said that about one-third of the US military is declining to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, despite significant coronavirus infection levels in the forces. Major General Jeff Taliaferro, who is currently serving as the vice director for operations
Govt in talks with Chinese firm to procure COVID-19 vaccine: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said the government is promptly taking decisions to procure the anti-Covid vaccine and has started talks with a Chinese company. Addressing a press conference, the minister the completion of the procurement
Pakistan reports 2,152 COVID-19 caes, 85 deaths
ISLAMABAD: The novel coronavirus has claimed more 85 lives and infected 2,152 people during the past 24 hours amid conflicting reports that new strain of the virus discovered in the United Kingdom has reached Pakistan. According to the data released
Gucci donates $500,000 to help supply COVID-19 vaccines
PARIS: Luxury brand Gucci will give at least $500,000 to UNICEF to help supply and distribute COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable people around the world. In addition to the donation, Gucci said it would match money raised for the United Nations
US daily COVID-19 cases surpass 99,000 to reach new record
WASHINGTON: More than 99,000 novel coronavirus cases were recorded in the United States in the past 24 hours, a new daily record, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The country reported 99,660 new infections between and 1,112 deaths,
Extreme poverty to rise for the first time in two decades: World Bank
WASHINGTON: The World Bank has warned that extreme poverty is set to rise this year for the first time in more than two decades, compounding by the coronavirus, conflict and climate change. The pandemic coronavirus is expected to push up
Pakistan reports 513 new coronavirus cases
ISLAMABAD: The number of cases of the novel coronavirus have been gradually rising in the country over the past few days. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan reported 513 new cases of COVID-19 during the last
Indian twins born during lockdown named Corona and Covid
MUMBAI: A couple in India has named their newborn twins Corona and Covid amid the country’s nationwide lockdown brought on by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. According to local media, the twins, a boy and girl, were born at a government