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Physical distancing should be permanent
Before the outbreak, we took pride in walking or standing so close that people would collide with one another
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Centre, Sindh at odds over reopening of schools
Federal education minister insists on no change in schedule after provincial minister announces postponement
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Two caught red-handed for stealing oxygen cylinders from Karachi hospital
Suspects allegedly stole the cylinders from the tent of the contractor supplying the equipment
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Russia approves first Covid-19 prescription drug for sale in pharmacies
Antiviral drug could be rolled out to pharmacies in the country as soon as next week
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India's coronavirus cases rise to 5.2 million, with 96,424 new infections
India has been posting the highest single-day caseload in the world since early August
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Sindh delays classes for Grades VI to VIII
SOPs violations, coronavirus cases among school staff are cause for concern, says Ghani
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One-hour British DnaNudge Covid-19 test is accurate, study finds
Many tests involve a trade-off between speed and accuracy but this test manages to achieve both says Cooke
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Thirteen more educational institutions closed across country
13 educational institutions closed in K-P, three in Sindh for non-compliance of SOPs
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'The Batman' filming resumes post Covid-19 shutdown
Filming stopped when Robert Pattinson reportedly tested positive for the virus early in September
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PRCS, FDE sign cooperation accord
Capital students will be recruited as volunteers for Red Crescent Corps
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IIUI hostels to reopen this weekend
Students advised to strictly follow virus SOPs
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Three die of Covid-19
29 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Lahore during the last 24 hours
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India's coronavirus cases jump by daily record of 97,894
With 5.12 million cases in all, India is the world’s second-worst affected country
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IBA's undergraduate programme goes online again after Covid-19 case
Students given option to avail ‘flexible learning system’; regular classes for graduate students to continue
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Phase 3 trials of Covid vaccine to begin in Karachi’s Indus Hospital next week
Chinese vaccine will be administered to people aged 18 to 50, says spokesperson of private hospital
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US plans for hundreds of millions of cheap, fast Covid-19 tests
Health experts concerned about less accurate tests; false negative results raise the likelihood of virus spread
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Indian MP who claimed taking bath in mud prevents Covid, contracts virus
At least 24 Members of Indian Parliament tested positive for the virus local media reported
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Covid-19 pandemic to cost football $14 billion this year, says FIFA
Rehn said that football in South America had been especially hard hit, while Africa and Asia were also a concern
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Malala, Beyonce gear up for a special UN film
The 30-minute film will premiere on the UN's YouTube channel on September 19
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Red Cross warns coronavirus is driving discrimination in Asia
The agency surveys 5,000 people and finds about half blamed a specific group for spreading of the disease
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At least 22 educational institutions closed across country in 48 hours
Sixteen were closed in K-P, one in Islamabad and five in AJK for not following SOPs
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Eight schoolteachers test positive for Covid-19 in K-P
Infected teachers sent on 15-day medical leave
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Wedding halls reopen under strict SOPs in K-P
Wedding halls to operate at 50% capacity
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Attendance high in Islamabad's schools
Students return to classrooms after six months
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96% virus patients successfully recovered: NCOC
29,100 tests carried out during last 24 hours
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IBA to remain shut for two days after student contracts Covid-19
Affected student isolated in hostel; administration to disinfect both campuses
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Russia seals another deal to supply and test its coronavirus vaccine abroad
Initial results of the vaccine's Phase III trials, involving around 40,000 people are expected in October or November
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Mitra the robot helps Covid patients in India speak to loved ones
Mitra, meaning “friend” in Hindi, is best known for interacting with Indian PM Narendra Modi at an event in 2017
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KU introduces hybrid model of examination after students protest
Hybrid model includes physical examinations, as well as assignment, evaluation marks
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Australia's Covid-19 hotspot on track for easing curbs, faces three lawsuits
Australia has reported nearly 26,800 coronavirus cases and 824 deaths
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China says has seen positive results in China-UAE phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trials
As UAE grants emergency approval for use of a coronavirus vaccine
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Trump says coronavirus vaccine could be weeks away: ABC News town hall
United States had a number of cases because it did more testing than other countries says Trump
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India's coronavirus cases surpass 5 million mark
The death toll from Covid-19 is now at 82,066
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Sindh sees 341 more Covid-19 cases
101 more people had recovered from Covid-19, taking the number of recovered people in the province to 127, 727
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Back to school after 186 days
Teachers, students attend classes enthusiastically after six months break
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Govt lifts ban on export of Tyvek suits
Now, there is no restriction on export of personal protective equipment
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Novavax aims for 2b Covid-19 vaccine doses with expanded Serum Institute deal
An early-stage study showed Novavax’s vaccine produced high levels of antibodies against the novel coronavirus
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Educational institute in Islamabad sealed after coronavirus cases
Infections reported the same day when educational institutions reopened ending six month-long break
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Germany won't take risky short-cuts on Covid-19 vaccines - minister
Does not expect that a vaccine will be broadly available until the middle of 2021, Research Minister Anja Karliczek
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Well-coordinated national efforts helped flatten Covid-19 curve: AJK president
Sardar Masood briefs NCOC delegation about steps taken by state govt to curb the spread of coronavirus
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At least 17 Indian MPs infected with coronavirus as cases near five million
The death toll crossed 80,000 on Tuesday
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Indonesia reports coronavirus cases rise by 3,507 to 225,030
With intensive caring units nearing full capacity, doctors warn the pandemic is 'not under control'
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Karachi University students protest against semester examinations
Students complain against quality of teaching in online classes, demand promotion on basis of assignments submitted
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Virus dents big, fat Turkish weddings
Industry will suffer a $2.6 billion loss this year, although it could be even more
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Student dies in Karachi school after falling down stairs
School owner says she was in good health when she arrived, had trouble breathing due to mask
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Australia records first day without Covid-19 death in two months
Australia has reported just over 26,700 coronavirus cases and 816 deaths
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Flu outbreaks may be linked to Covid-19; arthritis drug benefit seen
Influenza outbreaks may be linked with the spread of Covid-19 infections, according to a European study
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Covid-19: Educational institutions reopen across country after six-month long break
Students, teachers must wear face masks, administration must ensure availability of sanitizer at the gate
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Show cause for not issuing e-tag
Officers should resolve complaints within the deadlines
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Coronavirus infections on the rise in capital
At least 39 confirmed cases reported on Monday