Virus

Six more people died, raising the toll to 66

Basic necessities such as pharmacies, food shops remain open

President Xi says the spread of the disease has been 'basically curbed' in China

The virus has hit approximately 110 countries leading to over 4,000 deaths globally

The 14-year-old boy, a resident of Skardu, was held at an isolation centre where he tested positive for COVID-19

There is a chance they came into contact with foreigners or touched passports

242 new cases were reported compared with only 35, a day earlier

Federal medical workers at US airports asked supervisors to change official protocols

Coronavirus cases are multiplying around the world, sparking panic buying in shops

At least 28 people have died and 1,025 people have been infected

The virus has infected nearly 81,000 people in China so far, raising the death toll to 3,158

Global markets have lost over $10 trillion in market capitalisation over the past two weeks, amid coronavirus outbreak

In Pakistan too, we should not be afraid if we see a rise in numbers as a result of enhanced surveillance

Banners, steamers displayed at all public places

Orders ‘foolproof’ arrangements for screening passengers

Global economy tumbling due to the coronavirus outbreak, Pakistan is also feeling the impact

Dr Zafar Mirza says all fresh cases are contacts of an already confirmed case

The affected people, aged between 20 and 35, include two people who returned home from Italy recently

Following his sister's comments calling Seoul's condemnation of military drills by the North, a 'truly senseless act'

Coronavirus fears have triggered runs on several products, including hand sanitisers, face masks

There are now over 95,300 cases worldwide, more than 3,200 people have died

Dr Mirza says separate rooms are being allocated at hospitals to combat COVID-19

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun says face mask exports will be banned from Friday

As the virus spreads, UNESCO says 13 countries have closed schools

US lawmakers reach an agreement on an $8.3 billion emergency bill to help fund efforts to contain the virus

The virus has spread to some 80 countries, infecting more than 10,000 and killing more than 200 abroad

Dr Rehman says symptoms include fever, cough, respiratory distress

Officials say health dept does not have the capacity to deal with a widespread outbreak on its own

It estimates healthcare workers each month will need 89mn masks, 76mn gloves and 1.6mn pairs of goggles

Authorities say isolation wards are being set up in 25 Delhi hospitals in expectation of a flood of cases

Earlier, Russian president called for the closure of pharmacies that hike prices for face masks

SAPM on health dispels any fear of COVID-19 epidemic in country

There is no clinical trial evidence yet that the drug will be effective

President Moon says govt will inject more than 30 trillion won into the economy to address the 'grave' situation

Tajikistan govt asks citizens to avoid going to mosques for Friday prayers as a precaution

Passengers fume over not being paid back for domestic flights’ seat cancellation

The consignment owner paid for the masks at market price

The man was in a stable condition, his wife has put herself in self-isolation at home

NDMA obtains three thermal scanners to identify suspected patients with COVID-19 virus

WHO chief says almost eight times as many cases had been reported outside China as inside in the previous 24 hours

Gilead drug remdesivir has already been used to treat one infected patient in the US

The number of cases in China has been generally declining

India's available countermeasures and the potential for the virus to spread is a serious concern

IMF, WB are ready to provide countries in need with immediate emergency funding to fight the coronavirus outbreak

General decline in new infections in China comes as infections in other countries gather pace

The WHO says that more new cases of the killer virus are now being reported each day outside China, than inside it

The health department instructs doctors, nurses and medical staff to spread awareness among patients

CM directs authorities to deploy additional staff at hospitals

A rise in new coronavirus cases outside China fuelled fears of a pandemic that could slow the global economy

Govt bars Umrah passengers; Sindh identifies 1,500 people for screening