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Virus death toll passes 20,000, three billion under lockdown
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that only a concerted global effort can stop the spread of the virus
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Japan to set up coronavirus task force; no emergency now
Government is not considering declaring a state of emergency at the moment
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Japan confirms 14 coronavirus cases at medical center: Kyodo
The new cases follow 12 others confirmed at the medical center, including nurses and doctors
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Iran's coronavirus deaths rise to 1,566, total infections exceed 20,000: health ministry
President Rouhani expects coronavirus restrictions to ease within three weeks
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Jordan blows sirens for start of nationwide curfew to combat coronavirus: witnesses
Anyone violating the curfew can be jailed up to a year, says army
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Thailand to close malls as coronavirus cases jump
Country reports 89 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing its tally to 411
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FM reiterates PM Imran’s call to consider writing off loans to help cope with pandemic
Qureshi says alleviating this financial burden will help protect the most vulnerable and already struggling
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AKU temporarily closes its Community Health Center citing overcapacity of COVID-19 patients
Spokesperson assures emergency is open and the screening service will soon be reopened
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Central Asia tightens restrictions as coronavirus spreads
Turkmenistan has reported no cases of the pandemic
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Worldwide virus lockdowns as WHO warns young people 'not invincible'
Virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone in worst-hit Italy
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Winter is coming: cooler South America weather could fan coronavirus spread
Country has 900 confirmed cases and at least 11 deaths
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Colombia to hold 19-day quarantine to fight coronavirus
Country has 158 confirmed cases of the virus
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Italy virus toll tops 4,000, New York joins California in lockdown
Country reeled from its worst single-day toll with more than 600 deaths, worldwide fatalities swept past 11,000
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‘Japanese firms unaware of Pakistanis’ potential’
Shindo says too few applying for opportunities in Japan
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China unveils more steps to support jobs as virus jolts economy
China’s jobless rate rose to a record high of 6.2 per cent in February
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Kremlin says Putin does not need a coronavirus test as he has no symptoms
Russia has reported 199 coronavirus cases so far
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Finnish health boss questions WHO coronavirus testing advice
3,000 people had been tested for the virus in Finland, resulting in around 400 confirmed cases
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Sri Lanka to impose national curfew as South Asia accelerates coronavirus battle
Virus has infected more than 245,000 people worldwide, and led to over 10,000 deaths
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COVID-19: FM Qureshi calls for lifting sanctions against Iran
Asks world leaders to show utmost compassion in these difficult times
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UK hopes newly-made ventilators will be ready for coronavirus fight next week
Airbus is working across the process to provide its 3D technology and facilities
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France says 130,000 of its nationals trying to return home
Asks them to be calm and patient
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Russia starts testing coronavirus vaccine prototypes on animals
Process might only yield something for broader use in the next 12-18 months
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Pharma chiefs expect coronavirus vaccine in 12-18 months
Global death toll has risen to over 9,000 with more than 217,000 confirmed infections
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Hot air from saunas, hair dryers won’t prevent or treat COVID-19
Experts say there is no evidence the virus can be treated via heat
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California governor orders entire state to stay at home
Around 1,000 Californians have tested positive
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South Korea, China, Japan to discuss coronavirus response
Ministers to discuss outbreak in their countries, ways to prevent further spread of the virus
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Turkish retailers close shops, Erdogan acts to support economy
Turkey announces second death and says cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness has nearly doubled to 191
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No layoffs, reduced rent: 'Italian cure' for pandemic
Italy's 2,978 official COVID-19 deaths account for more than half of those reported outside China
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Staff 'worked while symptomatic' at US care home with 35 virus deaths
At least 35 deaths are confirmed to be associated with the Kirkland home
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Cannabis lobby warns against smoking due to coronavirus
According to NORML, about 25 million Americans have smoked marijuana in the last year
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Japan may hand out cash to households in stimulus package to battle virus fallout
Japan’s ruling coalition is considering an economic package worth more than 30 trillion yen
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Wealthy flock to private jets as pandemic spreads and airlines tank
ForwardKeys estimates as many as 3.3 million seats on transatlantic flights alone are disappearing
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Trump deploys hospital ships in coronavirus 'war'
US has more than 9,300 confirmed COVID-19 cases
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Virus forces EU and China to cancel summit
COVID-19 has nearly 200,000 and killed almost 8,000 people around the world
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Iran says 147 new virus deaths bring total to 1,135
1,192 new infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours, raising the Islamic Republic’s total to 17,161
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UK govt unveils sweeping coronavirus emergency laws
There have been 1,950 confirmed cases and 71 deaths in Britain
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China to expel US journalists as media freedom row grows
US President Donald Trump provocatively brands COVID-19 as ‘Chinese virus’
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Las Vegas grinds to halt as casinos close over virus
Shows by magician David Copperfield and the Cirque du Soleil troupe are off
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Quarantine motels spark fear in virus-struck Washington state
Region has suffered 43 fatalities
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PM Imran gives nation five-point advisory to contain spread of coronavirus
We as nation need to win this war against COVID-19, Imran Khan says in televised address
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COVID-19: UNHCR temporarily suspends voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees
UNHCR took the decision due to precautionary measures taken by the federal government to limit the spread of COVID-19
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COVID-19: MoFA suspends all walk-in consular services
Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui says facility of the attestation of documents would be continued through courier companies
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Nine booked in Punjab for violating section-144
Country has 189 COVID-19 cases
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Ohio orders polls closed Tuesday over virus, roiling Democratic primary
Decision came barely eight hours before polls were to open across the industrial Midwestern state
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'Elderly hour' in Aussie stores as panic-buying continues
Country has nearly 400 confirmed cases of coronavirus so far, with five fatalities
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Russia launches task force to combat coronavirus spread
Country has recorded 63 cases of COVID-19 but no deaths, according to official figures
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France says coronavirus situation 'deteriorating very fast'
Country has had 127 coronavirus deaths and 5,423 confirmed cases
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Virus checkpoint queues stretch kilometres in Manila
Confirmed cases in the country have jumped to 140, with 12 deaths
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Bahrain records first coronavirus death in GCC
Most of those infected have been people returning from Iran, where more than 700 people had died in the outbreak
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Australia supermarkets start 'elderly hour' to counter panic-buying
Mortality rates are considerably higher for those over 60 or with pre-existing medical conditions in China