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US admits to spreading anti-Sinovac propaganda in Philippines during Covid-19
The Philippines, heavily reliant on Sinovac, suffered severe pandemic impacts as US propaganda sowed distrust
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Bird flu pandemic 'unfolding in slow motion', fear health experts
Scientists concerned gaps in bird flu surveillance may hinder response to a potential human pandemic as H5N1 spreads
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Silent pandemic
Recent study highlights alarming emergence of domestic violence as silent pandemic in Pak
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Nipah virus: will it start the new pandemic?
Punjab Department of Health issued a health advisory for a possible Nipah virus infection in Pakistan
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New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions
While globally recognized, government’s handling of pandemic faced criticism domestically for tough rules
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Point of no return: Australians fight for the right to work from home permanently
'If they were to say 'everyone back in the office', I would probably be asking for a raise'
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Exams in interesting times
Last four years have been educational minefield for Pakistan's students. Their futures hang in balance
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Why is K-P’s maternal mortality rate so high?
The pandemic and floods have exacerbated the grim situation in K-P for mothers-to-be and children.
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Next pandemic: Marburg, Ebola or Bird Flu?
So now our bodies have learned defence skills to deal with this new virus
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WHO member states agree to develop 1st draft of legally binding pandemic accord in early 2023
Countries met for 3 days to agree on next steps to historic legal instrument based on WHO Constitution
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Zoom shares down 90% from peak as pandemic boom fades
Zoom to reinvent itself by focusing on products like Zoom Phone and conference-hosting offering Zoom Rooms
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Is the Covid-19 pandemic 'over'? Biden's bold declaration raises questions
Biden offered a bold assessment of the health crisis, assuring that the 'Covid-19 pandemic is over'
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Zoom cuts annual forecast as revenue growth hits record low
Zoom cut its annual profit and revenue forecasts as demand for the video-conferencing platform cools off
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Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic
With a setting straight from a spy thriller, the super-secure facility is researching world's deadliest pathogens
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Monkeypox outbreak constitutes global health emergency: WHO
Concerns rise on the escalating case rates and a short supply of vaccines and treatments
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Covid-19 may have originated in US bio-lab, says Jeffry Sachs
Renowned academic negates WHO's claims, says virus not a natural spillover
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Amazon reportedly hosting second Prime Day event this year
Amazon is hosting two major prime exclusive shopping events this year
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Global food crisis will ‘kill millions' by disease, health executive warns
Head of aid organisation says weaker defence against infectious diseases will result in deaths
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Covid cases see slight uptick as Pakistan reports 171 new cases
NIH says national positivity rate stands at 1.53 per cent; 57 patients in critical care
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Is govt surveillance adopted during pandemic becoming permanent?
Governments are seeking to adopt temporary surveillance used during the pandemic and make them permanent
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Roblox quarterly bookings disappoint as gaming frenzy wanes
Roblox misses Wall Street estimates for quarterly bookings as the pandemic frenzy over its video games, wanes.
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Spotify will add content advisory to podcasts that discuss Covid
Spotify announced that it will add 'content advisory' to podcasts including any discussion about Covid19.
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Pfizer says pandemic could extend through 2023
Study says Omicron is five times more likely to reinfect people than its predecessor, Delta.
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Sri Lanka bans travellers from 6 African nations due to Omicron variant
The countries include South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini, Colombo
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South Africa detects new Covid-19 variant, implications not yet clear
Scientists say 'B.1.1.529' variant has a 'very unusual constellation' of mutations
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Zoom shares fall in the third quarter
Zoom's revenue growth slowed to 35% and its shares dropped down to 6%, as its popularity eases after the pandemic.
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'Germans will be vaccinated, cured or dead'
Health minister urges more citizens to get jabbed to avoid the deadly infection
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UK calls for action on racial bias in medical devices
Says the disparities may have cost lives of ethnic minority patients during the pandemic
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Bird flu spreads in Europe and Asia
The outbreak is attracting attention of epidemiologists as the virus can be transmitted to humans
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Roblox bookings beat as gaming boom persists, shares surge
Roblox exceeded quarterly bookings of its hit games, "MeepCity" and "Adopt Me!", boosting its shares by 33% in trading
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China's Covid-19 outbreak developing rapidly: report
Official says the virus control situation is severe and complicated
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'Khel Khel Mein' is the first Pakistan film to hit cinemas post pandemic
As cinemas reopen, Filmwala Pictures gear up for a November release!
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Covid infections, deaths dropping across the Americas
PAHO report says last week the continent's death and infection figures were the lowest in over a year
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Dinner party-style Emmys display little overt sign of pandemic constraints
Showcase marked one of the larger in-person gatherings of celebs since 2019 outbreak
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Energy boosting snacks you can munch on amid the pandemic
Here are some healthy snacks you must replace with the added sugars and refined carbs-laden junk food we consume.
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Pandemic-era Olympics 'proved doubters wrong'
The first Games ever to be postponed took place a year late and in stadiums where spectators were largely banned
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Political pandemic
Even after more than seven decades, the country is yet to meander through ‘its most crucial time’
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Single-day vaccine shots top 1m
Islamabad becomes first city with vaccination of half of population
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'Pingdemic' grips Britain as fears of food shortages grow
Many businesses said the situation was becoming grave
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Pandemic Olympics: how the Tokyo Games will be different
Event held includes crowds of tourists banned, extravagant celebrations replaced by tough infection controls and more
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Healthcare workers in England may be able to skip self-isolation orders
England is due to lift almost all coronavirus restrictions on Monday
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Masked Hajj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for Covid-free world
Only 60,000 fully vaccinated Saudi citizens and residents selected for the pilgrimige
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Pandemic of job losses
A survey conducted by the govt revealed that 27.31m workers have been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Pandemic impacted nearly half of workforce, Senate told
Planning Ministry says 37% workforce either lost jobs, or could not find work
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Covid-19 crisis could return quickly, England's chief medical officer says
Country is not yet out of the woods
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Govt weighs fresh curbs to stem 4th Covid wave
Air travel ban on unvaccinated people from Aug 1; restrictions on tourism under consideration
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Pandemic’s toll on differently-abled children
K-P’s disabled youth fear another year of despondency as health experts sound the alarm for an impending fourth wave
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Israel data 'preliminary signal' Delta variant can bypass vaccine: expert
Israel's vaccine rollout that began in December was one of the world's fastest
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Box office: 'Fast 9' shatters pandemic records with $70 million debut
After many delays, 'F9' opened to a mighty box office number from 4,179 North American venues.
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Cate Blanchett sees pandemic as chance for reflection on plight of refugees
Oscar winner and UNHCR goodwill ambassador said World Refugee Day came during a time of 'challenge and reflection'