Covid-19

Asks them to be calm and patient

US Defence Secretary calls COAS Bajwa

After cases linked to a gathering in Kuala Lumpur attended by 16,000 people jumped across Southeast Asia

Desks established at Jinnah International Airport, first death in province

70 per cent of Americans believe the Covid-19 outbreak is a major threat to the nation's economy

Turkey has taken steps to contain the virus by closing cafes, banning mass prayers, halting flights to 20 countries

The new coronavirus is ’80 per cent identical’ to the 2002-3 SARS, says the Structural Biochemistry professor

Third COVID-19-related death in Pakistan

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Around 1,000 Californians have tested positive

The third taken up by Congress since the coronavirus erupted in the country with death toll exceeding 150

Total confirmed cases surpass 475; Sindh has 252, Punjab 96, Balochistan 81, K-P 23, G-B 21, Islamabad 5 and AJK 1

China has intensified measures to guard against infections arriving from abroad as the coronavirus spread worldwide

Ministers to discuss outbreak in their countries, ways to prevent further spread of the virus

This decision comes as nations around the world seal their borders, ban travel to stop the virus’ spread

As current evidence suggests that one infected person on average infects between two and three others

Google is exploring ways to use location information to slow the spread of the coronavirus

Imran Khan says Pakistan remains steadfast with Afghanistan in times of need

Saudi Arabia has so far confirmed 274 infections and no deaths

About 50 Iranians are contracting coronavirus every hour, says Health Ministry spokesperson

Taking Covid-19 lightly can have great costs, economic and political

With over 242,000 infections and nearly 10,000 deaths, people compare this period to past events such as World War II

Say ample supply of staple grain, daily use and essential items available in the country

Demand shuhda package for healthcare providers if they die of COVID-19

Dr Mirza says lack of local govt hampers access to the poor, vulnerable

Hundreds of people have been quarantined at Taftan after returning from Iran

Kamal urges all CMs to provide transport for the pilgrims

Hand wash, sanitisers have been placed at all police stations

They will distribute masks amongst sanitary workers, citizens

Prisoners have been instructed to take care of hygiene and sanitation and wash their hands frequently

Health department seeks Rs11b fund to contain Covid-19

CM says curfew imposed in specific areas to protect citizens

Provincial development body also approves hospital for South Waziristan district

Lahore DC deploys officials to perform duties in three shifts for round the clock monitoring

The provincial government has ordered another 144 ventilators, out of which it will receive 44 within a week

Mardan district locks down UC to which 50-year-old victim belonged, curfew-like restrictions imposed

Flour demand skyrockets as some people begin stockpiling amid COVID-19 fears

Mapping of UCs ordered to prepare for lockdown at local level

1,162 wheat purchase centres established across country

Stranded passengers decry lack of prior notice to let them return home

Finance Division working on hedging options to take advantage of low crude prices

NJPMC says prisoners be protected from COVID-19 without denial of right of family meetings

FO spokesperson says short-term impact will be counterbalanced by effective and swift mobilisation of resources

Ministry of National Food Security officials say ample stocks of essential items are available

Parliamentary committee to be formed to tackle the threat of COVID-19

Since the COVID-19 was declared pandemic, a number of have released prisoners

Under fire for filthy conditions at quarantine camp, Jam Kamal says provincial govt’s efforts should be appreciated

Dr Arif Alvi visited Beijing on Monday and Tuesday to express Pakistan’s solidarity with China after virus outbreak

PTI govt tasks National Information Technology Board to develop app

SBP instructs banks to waive all charges on fund transfers through online banking channels such as IBTF