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World leaders due to launch Covid-19 drugs, vaccine plan: WHO
More than 2.7 million people have been infected with Covid-19, which has claimed nearly 190,000 lives
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Drug Remdesivir ineffective during first coronavirus treatment trial: WHO
Trial was stopped early because of side-effects, says WHO
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WHO issues guidelines for safe Ramazan practices
WHO has also urged older and people with pre-existing medical conditions to not attend any religious gathering
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PTI govt launches $595m ‘response plan’ to combat coronavirus
Shah Mehmood Qureshi says saving people both from pandemic, hunger are utmost priorities of govt
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Australia says all WHO members should support a proposed coronavirus inquiry
Beijing fiercely rejects describing the efforts as US-led propaganda against China
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WHO pledges £2.67m for Pakistan to battle Covid-19
Funding package will be used in 27 districts across all provinces in the country
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WHO warns worst of coronavirus yet to come
WHO chief also denies US claims that the organisation hid information from member countries
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Singapore reports 1,111 new coronavirus cases
WHO says Singapore is facing very difficult challenges but has the healthcare system to handle it
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WHO warns lifting of coronavirus lockdowns must be gradual
Until a vaccine is found, the process of adapting to the epidemic will have to become a new normal
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Artistes around the world unite for 'One World' coronavirus special
The two-hour live event featured Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Rolling Stones, Paul Mccartney among several others
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The pandemic’s social and economic costs
The IMF said that the global economy would shrink by 3% in 2020 before staging a partial rebound in 2021
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As WHO takes the fall
It is indeed about time to look beyond geopolitical and commercial incentives as the world remains partially shut down
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No evidence antibody tests can show coronavirus immunity, warns WHO
World Health Organisation says current evidence suggests little sign of 'herd immunity'
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Scapegoating WHO
Even for groups that normally support Trump, this was a bridge too far
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WHO declares chloroquine made by 9 companies counterfeit
Fake medicines have been found in African countries like Congo, Cameroon and Nigeria
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Europe coronavirus cases reach almost 1 million, coming weeks 'critical': WHO
In the past 10 days, the number of cases reported in Europe has nearly doubled, says WHO’s European director
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FIFA sees ‘encouraging developments’ made by PFF Normalisation Committee
Chairman Humza Khan world body’s statement is validation of good work done by committee
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Can influenza surveillance system help Pakistan identify coronavirus clusters? WHO thinks so
Social distancing difficult to implement in slums, says WHO's Mike Ryan while recognising Pakistan's Covid-19...
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Half of Pakistanis unaware of common risk factors for coronavirus
Only 50% population aware that diabetics, smokers and asthmatics are at higher risk of falling ill, reveals study
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Lockdowns should be lifted in two-week stages to stem COVID-19 spread: WHO
To reduce the risk, measures should be lifted in a phased and step-wise manner, says the global health organisation
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Trump cuts WHO funding over coronavirus, global death toll mounts
Drawing condemnation from infectious disease experts
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Lady Gaga raises over $35 million for coronavirus funds
The singer announced a global broadcast, which will air on April 18, including celebs such as Taylor Swift and others
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'Mixed picture' in Europe, coronavirus vaccine at least 12 months off: WHO
World's top health body vows to issue a six-steps guidance before easing any sort of restrictions
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No vaccine, specific drug against coronavirus yet: WHO
Global health organisation says nearly 90 countries taking part in its clinical trial for antiviral drug
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More than 1,000 fans shrug off virus concerns to attend football match in Belarus
Belarus is the only country in Europe still playing a national league, making it an unlikely draw for fans overseas
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Authoritarianism versus coronavirus
A tall order, since this notion has always been unflattering to the Arab psyche till now.
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Congo records second Ebola death in days: WHO
Ebola virus outbreak killed more than 2,200 people since August 2018
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WHO is investigating reports of recovered COVID patients testing positive again
As the number of deaths linked to the virus reach 100,000 with reported cases passing 1.6 million
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WHO says looking into reports of some COVID patients testing positive again
91 patients thought cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again in South Korea
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WHO warns about dangers of premature lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
lifting restrictions could lead to a deadly resurgence, says WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Pass the salt: The minute details that helped Germany build virus defences
Germany's first outbreak of locally transmitted COVID-19 began earlier than Italy’s, but it has had many fewer deaths
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Harvey Weinstein has no coronavirus symptoms, spokesman says
Former film producer had tested positive earlier along with a prison inmate
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China says Taiwan attacks on WHO are 'venomous', aimed at independence
Taiwan says it has been unable to get timely information from WHO and that Taiwanese lives have been put at risk
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
As the global pandemic infects over 1.4 million people and killing 82,000
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Yasir Hussain stitches protective suit for doctors with Iqra Aziz
He urged everyone to do the same instead of just paying a tribute to healthcare workers
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Outfitters is producing free of cost protective uniforms for doctors
The brand aims to flatten the curve by helping doctors working for non-profit health organisation
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WHO warns against 'fraudulent' use of its logo, threatens legal action
The world health body says it has not endorsed specific products or services in Pakistan
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More and more young people are dying from COVID-19, says WHO
It is a mistake to believe that the virus only severely impacts older people
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WHO provides step-by-step guideline for safe burial of COVID-19 patients
WHO provides detailed information on how to pack the body for transfer from hospital room to mortuary or burial site
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'We're walking tightrope', says PM Imran as COVID-19 cases surge past 2,700
We have kept our agriculture sector open and now we are opening our construction sector, says the premier
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'Low testing rate leaves Pakistan, India blindfolded in dealing with COVID-19'
WHO urges South Asian rivals and Indonesia to increase testing ratio to 10 tests for each positive diagnosis
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WHO is recommending video games as an effective way to stop the spread of COVID-19
#PlayApartTogether campaign consists of 18 video game companies including Twitch and Activision Blizzard
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1,200-bed quarantine facility inaugurated at Karachi Expo Centre
The facility will house only confirmed coronavirus patients
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COVID-19 cases and deaths rising, debt relief needed for poorest nations: WHO
WHO DG says his agency, WB and IMF backed debt relief to help developing countries cope with the consequences
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Mehwish Hayat requests people to donate to PM’s relief fund for doctors
Twitter, however, is divided as some question the unaddressed dam funds
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WHO urged to save 'besieged Kashmiris' amid coronavirus fears
Altaf Bhatt thanks Chinese government for helping Pakistan to fight against COVID-19
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Why the novel coronavirus became a social media nightmare
So far, AFP has debunked almost 200 rumors and myths, but experts say stronger action from tech companies is needed
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In the age of definitions
There will be light at the end of the tunnel; we just got to make it there with least damage.
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Amir Khan offers an entire building to facilitate COVID19 patients
Amid the healthcare shortages, the two-time boxing world champion is willing to do whatever he can
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China's Xi offers Trump help in fighting coronavirus as US faces wave of new patients
The World Health Organisation says the US is expected to become the epicentre of the pandemic