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Iran reports 21 new coronavirus deaths, raising tally to 145
With 1,076 fresh cases in the past 24 hours, confirmed COVID-19 infections rise to 5,823 in Iran
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800 travellers to be quarantined in Sukkur on return from Taftan
Sindh CM directs to provide all facilities, including food and medicines, until they complete 14 days of isolation
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Chinese smartphone maker OPPO further explores 5G market globally
The company's 5G products have entered more than 10 countries and regions worldwide
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China optimises treatment for COVID-19
Tocilizumab, with the common brand name Actemra, has been included in China's latest version of diagnosis
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China enforces complete ban on eating wild animals
No one will be allowed to produce or process food made from such animals in Hubei province anymore
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Pakistan’s first novel coronavirus patient fully recovers
The young man will be discharged from hospital on Saturday as his third lab test comes out negative
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Vatican reports its first coronavirus case
The Vatican is entirely surrounded by Italy, which is battling the most deadly outbreak outside of China
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The coronavirus domino effect: South Korean tech firms reel as Vietnam links curbed
South Korean company that makes smartphone components used by Apple and LG Electronics
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Grievances of quarantined at Pakistan House
Overcrowded centre is occupied by pilgrims, students and businessmen without following health measures
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After Iran, Iraq also cancels Friday prayer in Karbala over coronavirus alert
Baghdad confirms third death from COVID-19
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Sindh govt turns to private hospitals for assistance over coronavirus epidemic
Officials say health dept does not have the capacity to deal with a widespread outbreak on its own
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IMF chief calls for all-out offensive to counteract coronavirus epidemic
Georgieva says the lender has $50b without formal programme and $10b in no-interest funds for poorest countries
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Iran coronavirus death toll rises by 15 to 92
Schools in Iran have been shut, major cultural and sporting events suspended, and work hours cut back
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K-P declares health emergency amid coronavirus outbreak
Emergency declared to take necessary measures for preparedness, prevention, control and response throughout K-P
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No coronavirus case reported in Attock
Any patient with symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent to NIH
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Pakistani traders slam closure of borders with Afghanistan, Iran
Appeal to govt to resume trade activities at Pak-Afghan, Pak-Iran borders
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Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan sends mobile lab to Taftan for screening
Meeting reviews situation at bordering towns after COVID-19 upsurge in Iran
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K-P govt releases Rs100m funds amid coronavirus scare
Health authorities say no COVID-19 case detected in province yet suspected woman patient admitted to isolation ward
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Sindh CM orders purchase of 5,000 COVID-19 testing kits
Sindh govt purchases 40,000 facemasks to overcome shortage
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Coronavirus outbreak: Cabinet refuses to declare health emergency in Pakistan
PM’s aide says approval given to health ministry’s request for purchase of more equipment to tackle coronavirus
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US drugmaker ships first batch of possible coronavirus vaccine
Shares of the biotech company soared soon after the announcement of its shipment
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WATCH: Sickening French 'Pizza Corona' gag infuriates Italians
This is not satire, it's an insult to an entire nation, say Italian ministers
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South Korea declares 'war' on coronavirus
Move comes as South Asian nation reports 31 deaths, over 5,000 cases of confirmed COVID-19
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Wash your hands, Khamenei says, as coronavirus toll rises in Iran
Iran has had the highest number of deaths from the coronavirus outside China, where the virus originated
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LEAs hold four, recover 20,000 surgical masks in Karachi
Prices of surgical masks have soared in Karachi
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Govts around the world step up economic response to coronavirus
Investors welcome indications from leading central banks that they stand ready to intervene
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Iran border temporarily opened as govt seeks to dispel viral fears
300 pilgrims allowed to return to Pakistan, symptomatic travellers to be quarantined
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US asks its army in Saudi Arabia to avoid crowded venues amid coronavirus alert
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the only countries around the Gulf not to have reported coronavirus infections so far
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Coronavirus impacts gaming events, eSports tournaments
Microsoft, Facebook and Sony cancel participation in Game Developers Conference 2020
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China values Pakistan’s support: envoy
Noting that the ratio of new novel coronavirus patients in China was on a gradual decline
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Coronavirus in Pakistan: What do I need to know and what should I do?
According to the WHO, so far, the death rate from COVID-19 is only 2 %
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Karachi hospitals set up coronavirus isolation wards to fight against outbreak
Over a dozen of people suspected to have contagious disease under quarantine at DUHS
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Virus quarantines must be 'proportionate', respect rights: UN
Addressing the UN Human Rights Council, Michelle Bachelet hails teams around the world working to rein in COVID-19
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Iraq confirms first novel coronavirus case
Coronavirus has spread to more than 25 countries since it emerged in December and is causing mounting alarm worldwide
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After Pakistan and Kuwait, Turkey to close Iran border over virus fears
Iran's neighbours have started to take precautions after confirmation of eight deaths from COVID-19 virus
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Iran shuts schools, cultural centres as coronavirus kills five
The moves comes after Iranian authorities reported one more death among 10 new cases of the virus
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‘Pakistan has effective drug for COVID-19’
Over 300,000 tablets exported to China as CEN is now collecting clues for heroes who made it possible
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China debunks conspiracy theories about coronavirus being ‘bio-weapon leaked from lab’
Besides war on coronavirus, we’re also battling conspiracy theories, says Chines FM spokesperson
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Israelis violating quarantine could be jailed 7 years
Health Ministry warns those in self-quarantine to follow instructions amid coronavirus outbreak
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What, us worry? 80-year-old US couple smiles through virus quarantine
The couple shared they don't have harsher thoughts than surprise when they learnt they're still stuck in quarantine
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Traditional Chinese medicine offers cure amid fight against coronavirus
Wuhan's virus control headquarters have ordered integrated treatment of traditional Chinese and Western medicine
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Quarantined passengers disembark ship in Japan; new China coronavirus cases fall
The latest figures bring the total number of cases in China to over 74,000 and the total death toll to 2,004
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Govt to brief parents of Pakistani students stranded in China on Feb 19
Move comes after IHC directed FO to arrange meeting of parents with overseas pakistanis ministry
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'Virus knows no boundaries', Chinese FM seeks global cooperation
Number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus has been dropping, says Wang YI
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'Covid-19': UN health agency coins new name for novel coronavirus
WHO chief explains the new name Covid-19, 'co' stood for 'corona', 'vi' for 'virus' and 'd' for 'disease'
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New Year gift of democracy: Zardari ratifies 19th Amendment
Fresh legislation made in the spirit of consensus as seen during the framing of the 1973 constitution.
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2011: Wish bone
Celebrities all around Pakistan pray for the country’s prosperity in the upcoming year.
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Awareness drive on HIV/AIDS: Fighting another kind of scourge in FATA
Through the awareness drive people in FATA are educated about the causes and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
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Come rain, snow or sleet: Snowfall blankets G-B mountains
The mountains in Gilgit were covered in snow after the season’s first
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Quick exit: Foreign relief workers given marching orders
Official letters sent to all foreign NGOs and relief agencies, telling them to pack up.