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Facebook will ban ads discouraging people from getting vaccines
The new policy will be enforced in the next few days
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UK may have to go further on Covid-19 restrictions, minister says
PM Boris Johnson introduced a new tiered system of restrictions for England
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Umar says peoples' proactive response key to curbing Covid-19 so far
Says risk mitigation important to check possibility of second wave
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Herd immunity approach to pandemic ‘scientifically, ethically problematic’: WHO
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says there is no known immunity to the novel coronavirus
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Careem to let staff work remotely
Work-from-home strategy has worked well for super app
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‘Pandemic may hit new highs if SOPs ignored’
CM attributes rise in Covid-19 cases to reopening of edu, business, as well as Eid, Muharram
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More synchronized action needed to tackle Covid crisis, IMF's Georgieva says
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says we are going to continue to push to do even more
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Expert laughs off study suggesting virus can last 28 days on surfaces
Dr Faheem who often debunks myths related to coronavirus terms Australian researchers' claim as 'nonsense'
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Coronavirus 'spreading' again, PM told
Imran Khan urged to limit 'all unnecessary activities' to control second wave of Covid-19
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63% of adults happy despite Covid-19 pandemic
Chinese come out on top as the world's happiest people with happiness rate of 93%
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Govt to allow PDM stage protest rallies, but won’t allow chaos
Opposition wants to put pressure on govt to drop graft cases against their leaders
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PM Imran suggests resumption of Pak-Aussie cricket to counterpart
Australian PM invites the premier to visit his country, notes Pakistan's positive role in Afghan peace process
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Karachi's Covid-19 positivity rate at 4.32% in last five days: CM Murad
Sindh govt seals 12 marriage halls, 29 shops and four schools for flouting coronavirus SOPs
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Pandemic can be overcome quickly with right tools – WHO
Says If tools not utilised, it could stay with us for a very long period
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Unmarried men at higher death risk from Covid-19: study
That includes divorced, widowed individuals too
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Hong Kong scientists say anti-microbe drug successful against coronavirus
Anti-microbial drug used to treat stomach ulcers and infections have shown promise in combatting coronavirus
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Fauci says Trump campaign ad twists his words on virus
Top govt scientist says the ad is edited to make him seem to endorse the president's handling of the pandemic
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Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus
As researchers say the virus can survive on banknotes, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days
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Asia-Pacific countries begin to ease pandemic-related travel bans, but hurdles remain
International travel in Asia has collapsed due to the pandemic
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Trump tries to put Covid-19 behind him with campaign rally in Florida
Trump had worked furiously to shift public attention away from the virus and his handling of the pandemic
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As globe gallops into vaccine trials, insurers remain unfazed
More than 40 experimental Covid-19 vaccines are being tested on humans
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Covid virus ‘can survive for 28 days on surfaces’, according to lab study
Researchers tested longevity of virus at three temperatures, survival rates decreased as conditions became hotter
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How pandemics affect development outcomes?
Economic challenges caused by pandemic adversely impact education, healthcare
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The future of ‘business as usual’
Good corporate governance helps minimise crisis impact, absorb shocks, stay afloat
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The world and an ailing American president
On virtually every front Trump has embraced “denialism” as if wishing problems away was a substitute for policy action
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Rising poverty
Rise in food prices amid growing unemployment since has pushed another 10% Pakistanis into poverty
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Trump says he is free of Covid-19 as he aims to get back to campaign trail
US President says I beat this crazy, horrible China virus
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Iran nuclear chief tests positive for Covid-19
Deaths and infections from the virus have been on a sharply rising trajectory in Iran since early September
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Face masks ‘helping criminals to evade arrest’ in Islamabad
Senior police officer says face mask made it easier for thieves to blend in with ordinary citizens
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UK study tests if BCG vaccine protects against Covid
BCG has been shown to boost immunity in a generalised way, which may offer some protection, says expert
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The mystery of India’s low Covid-19 death rate
Figures have baffled experts, with explanations ranging from young population to immunity due to other viral diseases
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Umar urges public cooperation as Covid-19 positivity rate rises over 2pc
Federal minister says mini smart lockdowns reimposed in Karachi, Islamabad and Azad Kashmir
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South Korea eases social distancing curbs amid Covid-19 downtrend
Daily infections have fallen largely into the double-digit range in the past two weeks
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Indonesia's capital to ease coronavirus curbs from Monday
Indonesia’s nationwide tally stood at 328,952 infections
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Trump seeks to put Covid-19 behind him, get back to election campaign
The White House has not disclosed when Trump last tested negative
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Squads to impose Covid-19 SOPs
Over 120 people in Islamabad test positive for virus
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Appearing at White House, Trump holds first public event since Covid-19 diagnosis
Trump spoke from the White House balcony at an event called ‘a peaceful protest for law & order'
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Face masks made compulsory in public in Tehran as Covid toll rises
On Saturday, the Health Ministry reported 195 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total toll to 28,293
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Rashford honoured for meals campaign
English footballer will receive MBE for services to vulnerable children during pandemic
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Trump plans return to campaign with first public event since Covid-19 diagnosis
Trump stopped taking medications to combat Covid-19
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Australia reports no Covid-19 deaths for third day, hotspot faces longer lockdown
Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales reported three new cases
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Covid claims 4 lives in two days
Health experts reiterate fears of second wave of pandemic
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Broadway theatres to remain closed till May 2021
Decision brings the closure of one of New York City's biggest attraction to more than a year
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Sindh govt revokes Covid-19 health risk allowance
Nurses protest decision, decry not receiving the allowance for past seven months
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World Mental Health Day: Covid-19 unleashes mental health epidemic
Due to pandemic, even those with no history of mental illness are reporting alarming symptoms
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Covid-19 cases near 7m in India, economy to shrink 9.5%
Country reports over 70,000 new cases, 964 deaths as doctors, nurses continue strike in capital Delhi
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Celebrations in wedding halls to last only two hours: NCOC
Warns marriage halls of closure, fines if found in violation of SOPs
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China joins deal to get Covid-19 vaccine to poorer nations
The deal gives China a prominent role in the global effort against the pandemic
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Alyzeh Gabol tests positive for Covid-19
Here's wishing the celebrity a speedy recovery!
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Covid positivity rate ticks up
NCOC to issue implementation strategy to stem spread of virus