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As Beijing gyms reopen, users are masked up and ready to shed pounds
Temperatures are checked at the door and names and contacts are noted
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Working from home may not be as good for the environment as expected
Research says, telecommuting for four days would still be less effective than a 20% decrease in fuel efficiency
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LIVE: Sindh reports highest single day increase; nationwide tally soars to 28,812
The virus has claimed at least 637 lives while 7,809 patients have recovered across the country so far
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Dealing with Covid-19: Lockdown may buy time, but social behaviour helps stem virus spread
As the government relaxes the restriction, health care experts urge citizens to follow guidelines
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K-P Minister for Housing Dr Amjad Ali tests positive for Covid-19
The minister has self-quarantined at home after his test result came back positive
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India's coronavirus infections jump past 50,000, fuelled by Mumbai, Delhi
With no signs of abating despite a strict weeks-long lockdown in the world’s second most populous country
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May 7: PM says lockdown to be lifted in phases from May 9; nationwide tally nears 25,000
In the last 24 hours, 46 patients succumbed to the virus, raising the country's death toll to 587
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'Promising' virus-fighting antibody found: study
antibody offers the potential to prevent and/or treat Covid-19, says author of the research study
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Study suggests coronavirus spread swiftly around world in late 2019
We can't say whether SARS-CoV-2 is becoming more or less lethal and contagious, say London university scientists
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Sindh CM orders random testing at grocery, vegetable shops
Move is aimed at gauging extent of local transmission to curb it more effectively
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Without symptoms, patients doubt diagnosis
Asymptomatic Covid-19 patients continue to disregard positive lab reports, flout precautions
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Over 90,000 health workers 'infected with Covid-19 worldwide'
The disease has killed more than 260 nurses, says International Council of Nurses in a statement
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Sindh to buy 200 more ventilators
The province has total 918 ventilators with over 8,000 positive Covid-19 cases
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Cabinet gives nod to easing lockdown restrictions after May 9
Ministers leave final decision to NCC meeting on Wednesday
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WHO urges countries to investigate early Covid-19 cases
The findings help to better understand the potential virus circulation of Covid-19, says spokesman Christian Lindmeier
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Asia coronavirus cases hit 250,000 but pace much slower than US, Europe
Death toll is also very slow, nearing 10,000 deaths for region as a whole, Asia represents just 4% of global deaths
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May 5: Govt gives green-light to easing lockdown after May 9; coronavirus tally hits 22,237
The virus has claimed at least 514 lives while over 5,801 coronavirus patients have recovered
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Daily Mail columnist breaks up with Donald Trump over Covid-19 ‘disinfectant ideas’
I used very forceful language to convey my dismay at such reckless, and woefully irresponsible behaviour, says Morgan
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Another doctor succumbs to coronavirus in Karachi
Health dept denies Dr Furqanul Haq passed away due to unavailability of ventilators
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417 new coronavirus cases surface in Sindh
CM Murad Ali Shah says 79 patients in critical condition
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LIVE: PM calls for gradual lockdown easing as Covid-19 tally crosses 21,000
The virus has claimed at least 476 lives while at least 5,635 coronavirus patients have recovered
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NICVD under strain from Covid-19
With 448 medical personnel affected in the country, hospitals struggle to safely provide care to patients
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Italy's lockdown easing spells hope, worry and confusion
Parks will reopen on Monday and Italians can run and do other outdoor activities so long as they stay two metres apart
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Karachi University team identifies potential drugs for Covid-19 treatment
Remdesivir was earlier found effective against the infection during an international drug trial
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Sindh sees 363 more coronavirus cases, eight deaths
Though encouraged by 214 fresh recoveries, CM highlights rise in local transmission
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'UK had contingency plan for PM Johnson's death as he battled coronavirus'
British premier says I was feeling pretty wasted, not in an intoxicated way, but just, you know, pretty rough
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India's military salutes coronavirus workers with rose petals, flypasts
The navy will also light up its ships off the sub-continent's shores when night falls as part of the tributes
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May 3: Pakistan sees biggest spike in Covid-19 cases as tally crosses 20,000; death toll tops 450
PM Imran reiterates that the federal government is using all resources to control the pandemic
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PM Imran wishes speedy recovery to Russian counterpart
Coronavirus is a common challenge and we stand together with our Russian friends, says the premier
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Americans begin to surface from isolation as states ease clamp-downs
Dr Anthony Fauci expresses concern over states, communities reopening ahead of time
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LIVE: PM Imran launches relief package as jobless numbers grow amid Covid-19 lockdown
Nationwide tally of coronavirus cases stands at 18,822 with 435 deaths
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Scavengers take flight from skies amid lockdown
As garbage heaps dwindle during lockdown, black kites, crows, pigeons find survival hard in Karachi
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In another massive jump, 622 new Covid-19 cases emerge in Sindh
With 446 fresh cases in Karachi, the city now has close to 5,000 coronavirus patients
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LIVE: Karachi’s Covid-19 count nears 5,000 – over quarter of country’s tally
Nationwide tally of novel coronavirus cases stands at 17,699 with 408 deaths
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Experts urge citizens to follow safety instructions
Chinese experts believe it will take up to three years for life to get back on track
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Oxford, UK drug giant to develop anti-Covid-19 vaccine
Move would allow the UK to rapidly vaccinate at home and aid in vaccinations abroad
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IMC seeks PPE for frontline workers
39 healthcare workers have tested positive for Covid-19
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LIVE: Sindh imposes 'complete' lockdown from 12 noon to 3pm on first Friday of Ramazan
The nationwide coronavirus cases rise to 16,587
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WHO says it acted 'quickly and decisively' on new coronavirus
The Geneva-based UN body has faced mounting criticism in recent weeks, especially from top donor the United States
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Coronavirus cases 30-35% lower than projections, says Asad Umar
Mortality numbers are nowhere near the same as we see in other countries, says planning minister
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Coronavirus pandemic reaches new high in Sindh
Death toll hits 100 mark, 404 cases reported – highest in a day so far
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Torment in Ecuador: virus dead pile up in bathrooms
Ecuador has recorded nearly 23,000 Covid-19 cases and nearly 600 deaths, with Guayaquil by far its worst affected city
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April 29: Govt prepares to ease lockdown, considers 15,525 Covid-19 cases as ‘below projections’
The virus has claimed at least 343 lives while at least 3,425 coronavirus patients have recovered
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Irrfan Khan's spokesperson responds to death rumours
Bollywood star was rushed to the ICU after his health deteriorated on Tuesday
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Turkey delivers more medical aid to Pakistan
Shipment includes over 100,000 surgical masks, 30,000 sets of protective suits
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Australia set for Chinese Covid-19 vaccine human trial
Perth-based clinical research company begins to recruit healthy adults for trial
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Five health benefits of using a miswak
Holy Prophet (PBUH) himself used miswak and its use is often mentioned in hadis as well
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Sindh Governor Imran Ismail falls prey to coronavirus
I believe this is nothing against what we [are] prepared for, says the governor
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Doctor, assistant commissioner contract coronavirus in Sindh
Doctor's husband, daughter, mother-in-law also infected
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WHO chief says pandemic far from over, worried about children
Deeply concerned about the impact of disruption of normal health services, especially on children, says WHO DG
 
    
















































