coronavirus

Four German sisters invented a board game out of boredom that sells out for Christmas

US President Donald Trump has imposed wave after wave of sanctions on the Islamic republic since 2018

The new variant of coronavirus was detected in Sweden after a traveller from the United Kingdom tested positive

China faced a barrage of criticism at home and abroad over its initial handling of the virus

Covid-19 pandemic and economic fallout have certainly tipped rivalry in China’s favour, says think tank report

Renowned religious scholar likens the pandemic to 'calamity', says 'no one should ever step outside without a mask'

The kingdom had earlier closed its borders and suspended commercial flights over fears about a new coronavirus strain

94-year-old monarch repeatedly spoke of hope for future in her pre-recorded Christmas Day address

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says vaccines starting to offer a way out of the crisis

All passengers arriving from UK are being monitored, says the Ministry of National Health Services

PM’s aide says no compromise will be made on efficacy and quality of vaccine

South Africa identifies a new variant of coronavirus, which authorities believe is driving a surge in infections

Images and videos show lines of stationary cars, mainly trucks, stretching for kilometres on a narrow road near border

New variant may be 70% more transmissible than original

Tracing efforts come in light of Centre's directives to keep in check the new coronavirus strain identified in Britain

The researchers say no major symptoms were detected during CoronaVac’s trials in Turkey

Prototype handed over to Innovation and Testing Centre for clinical trials

Remote learning and working has upturned the computer market during the coronavirus pandemic

French president tested positive on Dec. 17, prompting a track-and-trace effort across Europe

The PPP leader was elected as a member of the National Assembly from Chachro in Tharparkar in the 2018 elections

Oxygen cylinders sold for Rs850 are now being sold for Rs1,800

Universal mask-wearing would reduce the global death toll by 400,000

Four officials died, over 500 tested positive for virus during the year

So in sum, we are more prepared to deal with the second wave than we were the first time around

UK government says mass testing is part of its strategy with cases spiking and as it battles the new variant

Public Health England says rapid flow tests being deployed in mass-testing programme can identify the variant

Trump's veto of the legislation could result in a partial government shutdown

Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi thanks Islamabad for helping in food security during Covid-19 pandemic

Virus samples from two students who returned to Hong Kong from UK appeared to match British variant of the coronavirus

Moderna expects immunity from its vaccine to protect against the variants

Organisers reveal latest budget for Olympics; total expenditure to be around $15.4b

So far, 22 police officials have died due to Covid-19 and 465 are undergoing treatment, says police spokesperson

Foreign exchange reserves increase to $13 billion, says premier

EU countries including Germany, Austria and Italy say they plan to start vaccinations from Dec 27

Use of such vaccines permitted as long as there were no alternatives, Vatican tells Roman Catholics

New strain prompts Britain’s neighbours, several countries to close doors to travellers from the country

British govt faces criticism for abruptly scrapping plans to ease restrictions for Christmas

The Senator passed away at a hospital in Islamabad where she was admitted since last month after contracting the virus

Germany, Italy and the Netherlands ordered a suspension of flights from Britain

Move plunges Himalayan country into political turmoil as it battles the coronavirus pandemic

Several nations around the world begin vaccinating against the virus

Israel kicks off coronavirus vaccination drive with PM Netanyahu invoking 1969 lunar landing while being vaccinated

Europe is once again seeing growing cases with officials fearing an explosion in infections Christmas holidays

He presents similar Covid-19 symptoms which do not prevent him from fulfilling his obligations

PM’s aide on health warns of strict measures if people continue to violate SOPs

Renowned religious scholar asks masses to pray for his full recovery from the deadly disease

It is fourth district in city where pandemic-related restrictions have been imposed in a week

A timeline of Covid-19 events in Pakistan

Health experts say fall in cases suggests Indians may have developed virus antibodies through natural infection

NHC official says China has administered over 1m emergency doses to members of high-risk groups since July