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After testing delays, US coronavirus cases surge past 1,000
At least 28 people have died and 1,025 people have been infected
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China reports 22 new virus deaths as imported cases rise
The virus has infected nearly 81,000 people in China so far, raising the death toll to 3,158
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Growing challenge
Global markets have lost over $10 trillion in market capitalisation over the past two weeks, amid coronavirus outbreak
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Coronavirus: what’s next for Pakistan?
In Pakistan too, we should not be afraid if we see a rise in numbers as a result of enhanced surveillance
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Govt launches extensive awareness drive on coronavirus
Banners, steamers displayed at all public places
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Stop coronavirus, pneumonia patients from leaving airport: CM Sindh
Orders ‘foolproof’ arrangements for screening passengers
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Inter-bank market: Rupee falls further against dollar
Global economy tumbling due to the coronavirus outbreak, Pakistan is also feeling the impact
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Govt formulates new strategy to trace symptom-free COVID-19 patients
By keeping a record of inbound passengers, govt will be able to identify apparently healthy cases
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Medical students, polio workers’ help to be sought to contain coronavirus spread
Lists of all final year students has been summoned from all medical colleges in Sindh, say sources
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French lawmakers, minister infected with COVID-19
Virus continues to hit France, with reported cases rising among populace as well as government officials
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First coronavirus case surfaces in Quetta, raising Pakistan’s tally to 19
12-year-old patient belongs to Dadu in Sindh and had arrived along with his family from Iran via Taftan border
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Trump has not been tested for coronavirus - White House
Two lawmakers with whom US president recently came into contact with announced they were self-quarantining themselves
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Coronavirus can be mild, say patients, but fear of passing it on weighs heavy
My greatest concern is not to make other people sick, says one of the coronavirus patients
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Sindh CM rejects suggestion to shift PSL matches from Karachi amid virus fear
Murad Ali Shah directs health department to issue advisory, place hand sanitizers at National Stadium
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US defence secretary postpones trip to Pakistan as coronavirus spreads
US spokesperson says out of an abundance of caution, Mark Esper decided to postpone his travel
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No need to panic, situation is under control, says CM as coronavirus tally hits 15 in Sindh
Murad Ali Shah says his govt is making all-out efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 outbreak
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HBL PSL 5 matches in Karachi to go ahead as scheduled amid coronavirus fears
Adequate measures had been taken inorder to conduct the matches in a safe environment
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Two new coronavirus cases emerge in Sindh as Pakistan’s tally rises to 18
One patient has tested positive in Hyderabad while other one in Karachi, says Sindh health department
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Indonesia arrests six over coronoavirus internet hoaxes
Five others were also detained for spreading false information on social media
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Karachi gets 12,000 coronavirus diagnosis kits from China
The relief package also includes pesticides to rein in locust infestation wreaking havoc in the country
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Fighting coronavirus: This smartband vibrates every time you touch your face
Immutouch band uses a personalisable algorithm to track hand position and alert the user
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Gates Foundation is funding at-home coronavirus test kits
The goal of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is to process thousands of tests a day to stem coronavirus outbreak
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Sindh health minister suggests ban on public gatherings to curb coronavirus spread
Provincial health department suggests an increase in school closure duration
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COVID-19: PIA suffers Rs2b loss amid Umrah restrictions by KSA
Ban by Saudi government has affected more than 50,000 pilgrims
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China's Xi pays first visit to virus epicentre Wuhan
More than 4,000 people have died and over 110,000 have been infected worldwide, with the majority in China
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First coronavirus death recorded in Canada
Virus has killed more than 4,000 people and infected over 110,000 worldwide since it emerged late last year
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South Korea reports fewer than 150 new coronavirus cases
Rise in infections took its total to 7,513
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Italy under lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak
Country has seen a rapid rise in cases to more than 9,000, with 463 deaths so far
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Chaman border to stay closed for 7 more days
Pakistan allows exchange of stranded citizens despite of closure of Pak-Afg border
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Balochistan govt establishes control room to monitor COVID-19
Deputy commissioners to coordinate with health departments across border towns
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Confusion looms as Saeed Ghani changes Sindh's academic calendar
Textbooks will not be available until at least two months into the new session
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Threat of coronavirus pandemic now ‘very real’: WHO
It would be the first pandemic in history that can be controlled, says WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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South Korea's COVID-19 cases rise to 7,382, death toll hits 51
Thirty-six more patients are discharged from quarantine after making full recovery, raising the combined number to 166
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Chinese people donate over $4.23 billion for coronavirus fight
Among these donations, around 466 million items of supplies have also been delivered to recipients so far
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Scanners and thermo guns: Coronavirus fear grips politicians in Sindh
‘Isolation unit’ established; special masks given to employees at Bilawal House and CM House
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Indian PM cancels Dhaka trip after Bangladesh detects coronavirus
Last month thousands of protesters demanded govt to cancel invitation to PM Modi
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Nine new coronavirus cases emerge in Karachi as Pakistan’s tally jumps to 16
Dr Zafar Mirza says all fresh cases are contacts of an already confirmed case
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Sindh CM directs hospitals to share data of patients with symptoms of pneumonia
Coronavirus task force makes it mandatory for international passengers to declare 14-day travel history
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53 community workers die on China's front line against epidemic
49 of them were members of Communist Party of China, says official
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Even mask-wearers can be ID'd, China facial recognition firm says
China employs some of the world’s most sophisticated systems of electronic surveillance
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Germany says coronavirus cases top 1,000
German health minister calls for large gatherings to be scrapped across the country
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A first in six months: Pakistan rupee loses around 1%
Drop seen on worries that flow of dollars may slow down into Pakistan
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Italy locks down millions as its coronavirus deaths jump
The unprecedented restrictions will impact some 16 million people and stay in force until April 3
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eBay bans face mask and hand sanitizer listings to halt coronavirus price hike
eBay has placed a ban on the sale of face masks, hand sanitizers
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Oil crashes after Saudi Arabia starts price war amid slumping demand
After Russia balked at making a further steep output cut proposed by OPEC to stabilise oil markets
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China reports zero locally transmitted coronavirus cases outside Hubei
As a senior Communist Party official warned against reducing vigilance against the disease
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Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
As the number of people infected with COVID-19 topped 110,000
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Indian Wells tennis tournament canceled over coronavirus concerns
Tournament attracts the game's top players from the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans last year
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Uber says it will compensate drivers diagnosed with coronavirus
Uber has repeatedly said that its drivers are properly classified as contractors
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Coronavirus challenge and Pakistan’s exports
Country can benefit from fall in trade between China and the US in textile products

















































