Covid-19

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

After nightfall worshippers descended on the church observing anti-virus measures

Total infections stand at 54,770, with 773 deaths

New variant may be 70% more transmissible than original

The states of Tennessee and California have emerged as the epicenters of the latest surge

Passengers departing from the UK for the US must provide written documentation of their laboratory test result

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

At least 238 test positive for virus in the capital

Please stay safe by observing Covid-19 SOPs, advises premier as contagion sees uptick in the country

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

Hundreds of events disappeared, athletes lost chances to get hands on trophies, medals

Tokyo organisers say companies are in difficult situation, but want Games held in 2021

The 'Superstar' actor in a recent Instagram post opened up about her time in isolation

The singer has expressed worry over ‘jam packed’ local flights

The coastal town of Fulong cancels the event after a report of the first case since April 12

Most deaths were reported in Sindh, followed by Punjab

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

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

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

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

Mexico has registered 119,495 deaths linked to the virus and 1.33 million infections, according to official figures

Team will be responsible for redesigning opening and closing ceremonies at next year’s Games

Turin giants suffer 3-0 home loss to Fiorentina in a nightmare final game before Christmas

Punjab records the highest number of deaths during the past 24 hours, followed by Sindh

The total death toll now stands at 27,968

The first vaccines will be given to priority groups such as health workers in the next month or two

White House officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump’s intentions

UAE has recorded 195,878 coronavirus cases and 642 deaths so far from the virus

The district administration had imposed a smart lockdown at 25 places in the city

Most countries, including Pakistan, have seen their economies crushed and showing negative growth

Moderna expects immunity from its vaccine to protect against the variants

League did not name players or their clubs but said they will self-isolate for 10 days

Move comes after Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney prompt other states to close their borders

Barcelona star likens absence of spectators in stadiums to training sessions

All Australian states have now moved to close their borders to NSW

Some airline officials hoped the addition of new testing requirements could help suspend the entry restrictions

US has the world's highest absolute number of cases as well as the most deaths related to the virus

Foreign exchange reserves increase to $13 billion, says premier

WHO officials say no evidence that variant made people sicker or was more deadly than existing strains

Man City manager says they are unlikely to dip into transfer market due to impact of Covid-19 pandemic

Strain is said to be up to 70% more transmissible than the previously dominant strain in UK

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

BWF announces new dates after coronavirus-forced postponement in May 2020

Meeting focuses on bilateral cooperation, Covid-19 situation

Vaccination programme would start off with the most vulnerable members of the population, such as the elderly