Covid-19

Govt walks back initial decision to shut down 11 UCs, elects to seal only affected streets

The global death toll from the virus surged past 103,000, with the United States quickly becoming the epicentre

Renowned pathologist says local transmission of COVID-19 could intensify if people don't observe social distancing

The hospital has come forward to deny the claim after it went viral

Rouhani says easing restrictions does not mean ignoring health protocols

Such tracing will play a vital role in managing the virus once lockdown orders end, health experts say

20% of tests conducted during last 24 hours have come out positive, says Murad Ali Shah

Environmentalists, farmers describe the decision an ecological disaster and depriving livelihoods

Daraz Cares has launched a donation campaign in partnership with Edhi, Indus Hospital, UN Pakistan and others

Emergency team also reports 12 fatalities over last 24 hours

More than 1.6 million people infected globally and 102,151 dead

Camera makers Leica and Olympus have announced free courses and talks for photography enthusiasts

The singer/guitarist said so in a fun Q and A session with fans on Instagram

Parents who spend more time online set a bad example for their children

Lockdown to be continued till April 25 as death tally rises to 27, with 94 new cases of COVID-19, officials say

The actor had previously talked about how medical professionals could be wasting time through dancing in breaks

Countries across globe use diagnosis testing kits to stem spread of coronavirus, put infected under quarantine

Over 75 productions in Punjab have been shutdown

British PM has been able to do short walks, between periods of rest, as part of the care he is receiving

Scaling up existing curbs with restrictions imposed in 31 provinces across the country

US has 18,586 deaths and is closing in on the toll of 18,849 dead in Italy

As many expect the virus to wreak havoc in Brazil’s poor, densely-packed slums

Doctors are working double-time treating patients both at hospitals and online through health tech startups

Turkish military aircraft carrying medical supplies have landed in London, says Turkish Defense Ministry

As armed group seeks to use the water cut-off as pressure to force the release of detained family members

Loss of a job or an unexpected medical bill frequently sends families into spiralling debt

However excluding passengers of other nationalities, who will stay on board pending negotiations with their countries

Some 17 million Americans lost their jobs due to the nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of the coronavirus

These days, they no longer publish death notices in Tomelloso

Relatives watched a live stream of the 40-minute wedding procession from their homes

Asks if govt taking any measures to alleviate hardships of citizens who owe money to banks

Participants from course have been sent to work at Sophiahemmet and other hospitals in the Stockholm region

Says whole govt machinery is out to support, protect medical community

Virus has claimed 86 lives while at least 762 coronavirus patients have recovered

This crisis provides an ideal opportunity for the government to bridge the gap between the state and society

The government would need to abandon the IMF programme forthwith

Why is it that critical, lifesaving items disappear during national emergencies

We must not forget the neo-liberal political ideology stands on just one leg — profitmaking

Police record steep downturn in criminal activity as pandemic threat keeps people indoors and criminals in woodwork

City has nearly 95,000 people infected and more than 5,800 dead

K-P education minister says only those who passed exams will be promoted

NDMA had sent additional supplies for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hospitals too

Turkey has registered more than 47,000 COVID-19 cases, ranking it among the 10 most infected countries in the world

Death toll rises to 22 after two more die; tally of infections tops 600

Many fear India might use the excuse to indefinitely shut the visa-free passage

Buzdar inspects proposed small dam project at Choti Karri Mar in Koh-e-Suleman area

With no checks and balances or cost controls in place, shopkeepers and wholesalers capitalise on the lockdown

With religious gatherings suspended, clergy turn to the media to reach their flock

More cases in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Saddar attributed to more testing; other areas going under the radar: health officials

Mourning demise of brother-in-law, Murad expresses worry over prevalence of local transmission