Covid-19

Umar asks citizens to ‘change attitude’ to avert June-like situation

The two-dose vaccine will be available on international markets for less than $10 (8.40 euros) per dose

However, Jewish state's health ministry insists it has nothing to do with anyone's visit to any country

Protests erupted as police shut down about 300 shops, dozens of wholesale markets

Over 180 of the latest cases are linked to dance clubs

Market places to operate from 6am to 6pm, home delivery allowed till 10pm

World had to ensure vaccines were distributed fairly across the globe, says WHO chief

Dozens of countries have signed up to the global vaccine plan known as COVAX, which was set up by the WHO

Govt appears in a rush to put Covid measures in place — in a sharp contrast to how they went about in late February

Delhi recorded more than 6,700 new cases on Sunday, while India’s overall caseload stood at 9.14 million

Healthcare workers and other high-risk people could start getting shots within a day or two of regulatory consent

Tally in the energy producing region of more than 50 million people stood at 1,001,182 infections, with 9,162 deaths

Says schools with 73% enrolment rate at primary level be closed; calls for giving easy-term loans to small schools

New Zealand has eliminated Covid-19 from the community twice

Francis recounts how a nun who worked as nurse helped save his life

Mahmood will reiterate Centre’s recommendation of online education

At least 2,665 more people test positive in last 24 hours

Managements of public health facilities demand equipment

Govt postpones examinations till March next year

Indian govt aims to immunise 200 million to 250 million people by July

Besides our ignorant behaviour, policymakers seem to be in a fix

Polarisation a challenge to developing states where early vaccine supply seems unlikely

The treatment is part of a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies

11-party opposition alliance defies ban to stage rally in K-P capital, sees govt’s ‘departure’ in January

Ian Jones was bitten by an Indian cobra in Jodhpur distict of desert state and admitted to hospital in Jodhpur city

Developed by DUHS scientists, C-IVIG has shown 100% recovery rate in severe patients, 60% in critical patients

Organisers say ‘speculation’ about event being moved to February, March is wrong

Swiss authorities ask the vulnerable to put their wishes on paper in case the worst should happen

Victoria premier says ‘exact timing of it’ yet to be confirmed

Exposure to cigarette smoke makes airway cells more vulnerable to infection with the new coronavirus

At least 42 people succumbed to the virus during the last 24-hr period

Also decides to request G-20 nations for additional debt relief of $915 million

Punjab bans indoor weddings; Karachi opts for smart, micro-smart lockdowns

Girls who do not have access to schools will be major beneficiaries of this initiative, says education minister

Findings should offer some reassurance for more than 51 million people who have been infected, researchers say

Manufacturer Gilead questions Solidarity Trial’s results, says it was disappointed at the new WHO guideline

His health became a cause of concern earlier this week when it was reported that he was running a high fever

Olumiant is an oral medication used to treat moderately-to-severely active rheumatoid arthritis

Manufacturers say vaccine was undergoing larger, more comprehensive phase 3 trials to confirm results

500,000 people have been fined since June for not wearing masks

The country reports 11.5 million infections since the pandemic emerged

Says the country will also ensure that gains made in other areas so far are not impeded

Liverpool forward had previously tested positive last Friday while Arsenal midfielder tested positive three days late

Punjab in the lead with most number of active infections, followed by Sindh

CJ says court cannot interfere in executive’s affairs

Records four more deaths; number of active cases over 11,000

Infectious diseases hospital, planned to have 200 beds by Sept, running on just 66 beds

AJK to shut activities for two weeks from Nov 22

Researchers estimate imposing national mandate on April 1 would have reduced the number of deaths by 40%

Rules and regulation for combating Covid-19 pandemic would be implemented in letter and spirit, says Asad Umar