coronavirus

Chief Justice Minallah directs foreign ministry to appoint focal person for the purpose

Many doctors have had to see patients without proper masks, protective body suits due to shortage

Those who meet certain conditions, test negative for the virus can complete their quarantine on land

US offer of support comes amid a deadlock in diplomacy between North Korea, United States

Passengers on board were offered a 'Valentine's Day' breakfast

SAPM on health says quarantine facility established at Hajj Complex in Rawalpindi

All passengers will be tested, those who test positive will be transferred to the hospital

Health officials raise concerns that the crisis may be more serious than Chinese authorities have reported

Operation contract will move forward after arrival of Chinese contractors

Newly-added medical waste is expected to total 179,000 tonnes nationwide in 2020

This is the first death of a person who tested positive

There are 15 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Vietnam, five of them in Son Loi commune

Medical experts are present at airports to screen the passengers from China, says state minister

CDC plans to send replacement materials to make the kits work

More than 300 hotlines have launched across the country to provide mental health advice related to coronavirus influx

China drew international condemnation for covering up cases during the 2002-03 SARS outbreak

PM directs FO, Overseas Pakistanis ministry to assist students stuck in Wuhan

More than 800 Americans evacuated from China have been placed under quarantine

His removal comes after Hubei's two most senior health officials were sacked earlier this week

Provincial officials begin using a new diagnostic test to look for infections

SAPM on health says strict vigilance being maintained at airports

SAPM Dr Zafar Mirza says four Pakistani students have fully recovered from coronavirus disease

System is similar to the size of a computer mouse and is internally integrated with a precise detection core module

Data on a foreign weather website allegedly pointed to heightened levels of sulfur dioxide around Wuhan

At least eight countries have stopped deliveries of letters and parcels in China amid corona epidemic

World Health Organisation urges global unity to combat the grave threat

Millions of Chinese flocking to online working options

After authorities cancel his birthday banquet, he tied firecrackers around his waist

Retail, tourism, and entertainment industries have been similarly hit

While Chinese officials say the situation is under control, WHO warns the epidemic poses a global threat

Indonesian health minister calls report 'insulting', says country has proper testing equipment

Four among those hospitalised are in serious condition, either on a ventilator or in ICU

Researchers say their ultimate goal is to have an effective, safe way of halting the virus by the end of 2020

More than 44,600 people have now been infected by the new virus

The situation may not be so dire in other countries but it needs to be stopped in its tracks

As a state with a population of over 20 million, we cannot play with the lives that exist within our borders

Report says Chinese foreign minister had assured complete care of Pakistani students

China tightens restrictions at the already lockeddown epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday

Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Beijing ready to strengthen cooperation with Islamabad to combat epidemic

WHO chief explains the new name Covid-19, 'co' stood for 'corona', 'vi' for 'virus' and 'd' for 'disease'

To date China has reported 42,708 confirmed cases including 1,017 deaths

He is one of more than 1,000 Pakistani students in China’s Hubei province

According to WHO, the coronavirus incubation period could be up to 14 days

Court wants the State to take responsibility of its citizens, urges foreign ministry to take action

Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker

Midfielder’s video showed him wearing a face mask in an airport departure lounge with the message 'Corona whattt’

Virus believed to have crossed into humans from an animal market in Wuhan

Curious passersby stopped, filled out a short questionnaire on an iPad-like touch screen

Some 800 US nationals have been evacuated from Wuhan, flown to air bases in the US

The best medical advice is to stay where you are, be confident and adopt all preventive measures.