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Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK Covid-19 variants
Vietnam is grappling with a rise in infections since late April
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Brazilians stage nationwide protests against President Bolsonaro's Covid response
Bolsonaro's popularity has plummeted during the coronavirus crisis
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Citizens still await computerised number plates
Pandemic and subsequent lockdowns hindered the arrival of raw materials, which delayed the production process
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Most Argentines are against hosting Copa America
Poll finds 70 percent believe country should withdraw from event due to deadly surge in Covid-19 cases
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Australia's Victoria logs 5 Covid-19 cases amid lockdown, vaccination demand surges
Number of exposure sites visited by the infected people has expanded to more than 150, putting thousands at risk
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Blinken says U.S. and India united in tackling Covid-19
Antony Blinken said on Friday Washington is determined to help India with its coronavirus crisis
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Indian Covid-19 variant exhibits resistance against antibody drugs
Antibody drugs and Covid-19 vaccines are less effective against a coronavirus variant that was first detected in India
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China's CoronaVac reduces Covid-19 mortality by 97 per cent: study
In Uruguay two doses of Chinese vaccine reduced infection with coronavirus by 57% and ICU admissions by 95%
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Japan extends virus emergency again
Move fuels doubts about whether 2020 Games can go ahead safely or not
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Malaysia PM orders ‘total lockdown’ amid Covid-19 surge
PM Muhyiddin says stricter lockdown from June 1 to 14 was for all social and economic areas
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South Asia crosses 30 million Covid-19 cases as India battles second wave
India leads and is struggling with a second Covid-19 wave and vaccine shortage across the region.
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Malaysian volunteer undertakers struggle to cope as Covid cases surge
The volunteer team has grown in size to more than 2,000 members, but still struggling to keep up
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Post vaccination infection rare but possibly contagious
Roughly 27% of breakthrough infections were asymptomatic, while in 2% of cases, patients died
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India scraps local trials for Covid shots to fast-track imports as it battles second wave
Supplies are far short of the millions of doses the world's second-most populous country needs
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Brazil identifies Indian coronavirus variant in traveler through Sao Paulo, Rio airports
Brazil has lost more than 450,000 lives to Covid-19, the worst death toll outside the United States
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Reality of Covid-19 only hits you after you lose a loved one: Bushra Ansari
Actor recalls how some well-wishers who visited her to pay their respects were also infected but didn't stay home.
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Australia's Victoria state to enter Covid-19 lockdown after 'highly-infectious' outbreak
"Unless something drastic happens, this will become increasingly uncontrollable"
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Chinese embassy in U.S. says politicising Covid-19 origins hampers investigations
"Some political forces have been fixated on political manipulation and (the) blame game"
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Covid snuffs out four more lives in Rawalpindi
Dr Faisal Sultan visits Mass Vaccination Centre at F-9 Park to monitor services
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Vaccination drive for citizens aged 19, above to commence from tomorrow
NCOC chairman says registration marks opening of inoculation for 'entire population'
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‘Simple monitoring can reduce death risk’
Simply monitoring respiration rate and blood-oxygen saturation at home can cut risk of death due to Covid-19
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Immune system has long-term defences after mild Covid-19
Upon infection, short-lived immune cells are generated quickly to secrete an early wave of protective antibodies
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Anger simmers in Malaysia as Covid-19 surge strains healthcare system
PM Muhyiddin Yassin's government has been seen as struggling to rein in the infections, triggering public fury
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Shafqat Mahmood tests positive for Covid-19
Education minister says feeling fine with mild symptoms; hopes to recover soon
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India's coronavirus infections ebb but states struggle for vaccines
Government leaders said shortages of vaccines were still a big concern
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Local Covid vaccine ready for rollout
Tourism, education institutions reopen in safe zones amid strict SOPs
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Coronavirus clips the wings of bird dealers
Pandemic-related travel restrictions are causing shortage in market
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Five more people lose battle to Covid in Rawalpindi
NCOC states 106 new cases reported in federal capital
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12 Indian High Commission officials asked to quarantine
Family member of official tests positive for Covid
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Saudi Arabia to extend visas for stranded expats for free
Extension will be done automatically and without need to visit its departments
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Experts urge greater regional cooperation against pandemic
Call on South Asian countries to keep in mind domestic social realities in anti-Covid fight
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Saudi Arabia to extend visas for stranded expats for free
Extension will be done automatically and without need to visit its departments, says General Directorate of Passports
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NAPS welcomes decision to vaccinate teachers, staff
Representative says decision would lead to mitigating financial woes of private schools
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Educational, tourist activities resume in several districts as Covid restrictions ease
Restrictions remain imposed in Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta and Sindh
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Covid positivity dips in Pindi
Four deaths, 70 cases recorded as infection rate falls below 3.5%
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Covid-19 cases on decline in Punjab: Yasmin Rashid
Health minister says six new vaccination centres being set up in province; warns vading precaution could worsen spread
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Two Covid shots effective against India variant
Lifting of remaining coronavirus restrictions is due to take place from June 21
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India’s capital Delhi to ease Covid-19 restrictions as cases drop
For weeks, India has battled devastating second wave of Covid-19 that has crippled its health system
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NCOC issues guidelines for tourism sector
Tourism sites to be opened from Monday under strict coronavirus SOPs.
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Paralysed by uncertainty and indecision
The ever-changing policies on CIE’s examination decision has left both parents and students frustrated and anxious
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The perils of premature victory
Infectious disease expert Dr Faheem Younus demystifies what went wrong with the second Covid-19 wave in India
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3m without IDs may miss out on Covid-19 jabs
Only Pakistani nationals or immigrants who have either CNIC or official refugee status can receive the jabs.
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SMBs turn to digital platforms to fight Covid
SMBs have been hit particularly hard due to their vulnerability to economic shocks.
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FO takes up vaccine issue with Saudi govt
Kingdom refuses to allow entry to Pakistani Hajj pilgrims who had Chinese jabs
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Arts Council Karachi opens up vaccination facility for KPC members, media workers
Media workers can get themselves vaccinated between 10 am till 4 pm from Monday to Saturday
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Duplantis, Richardson head top-class field
Sunday’s opening Diamond League in Gateshead serves as warm-up for Tokyo Olympics
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Germany declares UK a virus variant region
"This step is hard for the UK, but it is necessary to prevent the rapid spread of the Indian variant in Germany"
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Covid-19 deaths in Latin America surpass 1 mln as outbreak worsens
Pandemic has swamped underfunded healthcare systems after spreading fast across nations
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India faces antifungal drug shortage as rare complication adds to Covid-19 woes
At least 7,250 such cases have been found across the country as of May 19
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Sindh sees 22 Covid fatalities, over 2,000 new cases
20,762 were in home isolation, 845 admitted at different hospitals and 25 at isolation centres