Covid-19

It now stands second only to Europe, where 202,505 people have died

Study suggests schools may not play as big a role in spreading the virus as some had feared

Experts say the findings may change how governments plan for the next phase of the pandemic

The number of cases is around triple that of severe influenza illnesses recorded annually, according to WHO

Pakistan, one of the largest Muslim-majority countries by population, send the most pilgrims for Hajj

Tests run for COVID-19 in Russia exceed 22M

Traders await OPEC technical meeting expected to recommend an easing of supply cuts

Since late January, the Chinese-ruled city has reported more than 1,500 cases and seven deaths

New Covid-19 cases bring the tally country's tally to 76,981

India records 25,000-plus cases for 5 days in a row

Mexico recorded 276 additional fatalities and 4,482 new infections

Nations are dust off programs set up for HIV/AIDS and Ebola outbreaks

WTT allowed a maximum of 500 fans inside the 2,500-person stadium

Size of markets, number of people to be restricted; masks mandatory

Some 5,580 people have recovered in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall tally to 93,614

Amitabh Bachchan along with Abhishek, Aishwarya and Aaradhya have been tested positive over the weekend

Total Covid-19 cases to date near 13m, tally of fatalities reaches more than 566,000

Residents will have to first register with Islamabad City app to get the code

Most beds in ICUs and high dependency units of major govt hospitals are vacant

Says citizens’ negligence on Eidul Fitr exacerbated virus situation

Murad Ali Shah stresses need for caution with Eidul Azha, Muharram approaching

SOPs are related to social distancing, preventive measures during slaughtering of animals and Eid prayers

The government has left it all to us. Those who die will die. Those who live will live

We lost because Trump and those around him decided it was in their political interests to let the virus run wild

Govt should facilitate returning expats and take advantage of their skills

Analysts forecast China will be the only major economy to experience positive growth this year

The South Asian country of 21 million lifted its coronavirus lockdown in late June

Initiative will enable low income people to build houses with mortgage financing of as low as 5 to 7% mark-up

Death toll reaches 12,829, while tally of cases surpasses 252,700, according to Health Ministry

Hungary lifted most of its lockdown restrictions in May and opened its borders to travellers from EU states

The measures show what a thorny issue it is for Japan to deal with natural disasters in the time of coronavirus

Purpose of these meetings is to ensure uniformity in the country's response to Covid-19

Their test reports have arrived after Amitabh and Abhishek tested positive yesterday evening

Country's seven other states and territories have banned travellers from Victoria

Thai company BioNet-Asia is preparing its facilities for large-scale manufacturing if the trials prove successful

Top public health officials have urged the use of masks to slow the spread of the virus

Boris Johnson calls on people to go back to working in offices rather than home

Country reports a 28% reduction in critical cases due smart lockdowns and implementation of SOPs

Hotel, marriage hall owners most affected by Covid-19 lockdown

With 730 fresh infections, total cases exceed 85,990

1,452 people diagnosed with coronavirus overnight

All one can do is hope, which increasingly is harder to do

Govt urged to address issues of small businesses

UK-based digital tech firm invests $250,000 in seed funding in local start-up

Bureaucratic hurdles and laid-back attitude of officials has hampered the process, leaving students confused

Razak Dawood says rupee’s depreciation, by more than 50% since late 2017, has made country’s shipments competitive

Petitioners sought Rs90.8m in coronavirus damages

A total of nine US states reached records for single-day infections

The 'Irishman' actor's restaurant chains have been suffering since the pandemic erupted

All 20 clubs contacted regarding players’ failure to adhere to SOPs during breaks