UK puts £29m into new labs to tackle Covid variants The new labs will be used to test the effectiveness of vaccines against variants and speed up their deployment. Published 05 May, 2021 09:20am
Vaccination centres likely to remain closed on all three Eid days Eid holidays will be observed from May 10 to 15 throughout the country. Published 05 May, 2021 08:49am
WATCH: Clown disinfects poverty-stricken areas in India, distributes masks among children Published 05 May, 2021 08:15am
As virus rages globally, US to vaccinate low-risk teens The president's address comes as the nation's immunisation campaign is stalling after hitting a peak in early April. Published 05 May, 2021 07:15am
Punjab to allow Aitekaf in only 10 districts with reduced strength, strict SOPs Published 04 May, 2021 10:56pm
WATCH: Celebrities attend fundraiser to raise money for vaccine distribution Published 04 May, 2021 10:17pm
Eight lions in Indian zoo test positive for Covid-19 Eight Asiatic lions at an Indian zoo have contracted the coronavirus, the government said, adding that there was no... Published 04 May, 2021 09:43pm
UK reports 1,946 further Covid-19 cases, four more deaths Britain has reported a further 1,946 cases of the coronavirus and an additional four deaths within 28 days of a... Published 04 May, 2021 08:28pm
Singapore tightens Covid-19 curbs as overseas virus variants emerge These include extending checks on where incoming travellers have been to three weeks earlier, instead of two weeks currently. Published 04 May, 2021 07:10pm
EMA opens review of China's Sinovac coronavirus jab The decision is based on preliminary results from laboratory studies (non-clinical data) and clinical studies, it said. Published 04 May, 2021 06:40pm
Oman extends ban on travellers from several countries including Pakistan and India Published 04 May, 2021 06:10pm
Germany to ease virus curbs for vaccinated people: ministry The measures may come into force as early as this weekend if approved by parliament. Published 04 May, 2021 05:40pm
Sindh’s daily caseload rises above 1,100 second time this week Sindh has reported 1,122 new coronavirus cases and nine additional fatalities in the last 24 hours, Chief Minister... Published 04 May, 2021 05:09pm
Pictures: Indian man converts his rickshaw into a mini ambulance to help Covid patients Published 04 May, 2021 04:33pm
Indian Premier League suspended indefinitely after more Covid-19 cases surface "The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants," cricket board says. Published 04 May, 2021 02:21pm
Nepal appeals for Covid-19 vaccines as cases rise The country's cases increased by 7,388 and deaths by 37, the highest spike in 24 hours since the pandemic started. Published 04 May, 2021 02:00pm
Chinese tourists out in force as virus fears recede Beijing's historic alleyways were packed with camera-wielding visitors. Published 04 May, 2021 01:16pm
Virus-hit Papua New Guinea starts vaccine roll-out Only 93,000 tests have been carried out among a population of nine million. Published 04 May, 2021 01:01pm
Significant improvement in SOP compliance after stronger enforcement measures: Asad Umar Published 04 May, 2021 11:46am
Islamabad, AJK and GB collectively report 312 Covid cases, 6 deaths The capital recorded 283 cases and 2 deaths. Published 04 May, 2021 11:12am
Punjab reports 111 virus fatalities The provincial total is 308,529 and the death toll has risen to 8,683. Published 04 May, 2021 11:10am
KP reports 526 virus cases, 31 deaths The total has risen to 120,590 and the death toll is 3,423. Published 04 May, 2021 11:08am
Pakistan reports over 5,000 Covid recoveries The total is 733,062 and the recovery rate is 87.5 per cent. Published 04 May, 2021 11:06am
North Korea warns people to brace for virus struggle Isolated North Korea is warning its people to brace for a prolonged struggle against the coronavirus, claiming that... Published 04 May, 2021 09:37am
US to authorise Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and up: report The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant that approval by early next week. Published 04 May, 2021 08:23am
Brazil struggles to deliver Covid vaccine second doses Seven of Brazil's 26 state capitals have stopped administering the booster shot of Chinese-developed CoronaVac. Published 04 May, 2021 07:21am
