coronavirus

The 69-year-old man returned from Iran on February 25

Pressure on the government’s fiscal position to ease as the economy recovers, says finance ministry

Electronics manufacturing, especially the assembly of smartphones, is a bright spot for India

The Prince's comment about him "spreading" the coronavirus have been critcised by the public

The machine consists of a robotic arm on wheels that can perform ultrasounds, take mouth swabs

Following his sister's comments calling Seoul's condemnation of military drills by the North, a 'truly senseless act'

Global mobile game downloads shot up 39%

Coronavirus fears have triggered runs on several products, including hand sanitisers, face masks

There are now over 95,300 cases worldwide, more than 3,200 people have died

Dr Mirza says separate rooms are being allocated at hospitals to combat COVID-19

YouTubers are avoiding the subject of coronavirus because it may cause their ads to be shut off

The ban on the public has now been extended nationwide, will last until April 3 at the earliest

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun says face mask exports will be banned from Friday

More than 94,000 cases reported globally

In London, masks are now going for more than 100 times their normal retail price

As the virus spreads, UNESCO says 13 countries have closed schools

Says felt "scared and anxious" when the call from the jury-rigged Wuchang hospital came in the middle of the night

'No Time to Die' was slated to screen in movie theaters from April 2

Microsoft also asked employees to suspend any business travel to the areas

US lawmakers reach an agreement on an $8.3 billion emergency bill to help fund efforts to contain the virus

The virus has spread to some 80 countries, infecting more than 10,000 and killing more than 200 abroad

Health inequality is borne of a poorly orchestrated socio-economic policy

Provincial govt takes decision in view of PHEIC declared by WHO

Dr Rehman says symptoms include fever, cough, respiratory distress

Officials say health dept does not have the capacity to deal with a widespread outbreak on its own

Georgieva says the lender has $50b without formal programme and $10b in no-interest funds for poorest countries

Air carriers suspend change fees for new ticket reservations in the hope of winning over hesitant travellers

FM Qureshi briefs Mahipala on the steps taken by Islamabad to prevent the outbreak

Olympic body’s head Bach commits to staging sporting extravaganza on time.

Matches will go ahead as scheduled according to Sindh Government

68 people are undergoing tests in Polish hospitals to determine whether they are suffering from COVID-19

It estimates healthcare workers each month will need 89mn masks, 76mn gloves and 1.6mn pairs of goggles

Users who search for posts on the virus on Facebook would now see a pop-up

Authorities say isolation wards are being set up in 25 Delhi hospitals in expectation of a flood of cases

Earlier, Russian president called for the closure of pharmacies that hike prices for face masks

Emergency declared to take necessary measures for preparedness, prevention, control and response throughout K-P

About 101 patients have tested positive for the virus in Hong Kong, two of whom have died

SAPM on health dispels any fear of COVID-19 epidemic in country

The virus has killed over 3,000 people globally and infected almost 91,000

There is no clinical trial evidence yet that the drug will be effective

Those that had been infected with the virus were under quarantine

President Moon says govt will inject more than 30 trillion won into the economy to address the 'grave' situation

Nationwide, there are more than 100 confirmed cases, on both coasts and in the Midwest

The internet giant said it nixed the festival-like event Google I/O event

Any patient with symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent to NIH

Tajikistan govt asks citizens to avoid going to mosques for Friday prayers as a precaution

Appeal to govt to resume trade activities at Pak-Afghan, Pak-Iran borders

Meeting reviews situation at bordering towns after COVID-19 upsurge in Iran

Health authorities say no COVID-19 case detected in province yet suspected woman patient admitted to isolation ward

Sindh govt purchases 40,000 facemasks to overcome shortage