Canada to send army, Red Cross to province worst affected by Covid-19 surge The federal government approved a request from Ontario which would include air lifting medical personnel. Published 27 Apr, 2021 09:16am
Brazil health regulator rejects Russia's Sputnik vaccine Anvisa's five-strong board voted unanimously not to approve the Russian vaccine. Published 27 Apr, 2021 08:15am
France's patients in ICUs for Covid above 6,000 again It is the first time the 6,000 limit was breached since April 17, 2020. Published 26 Apr, 2021 09:55pm
Switzerland puts India on Covid-19 quarantine list Switzerland has added India to its list of high-risk countries from which travellers must enter quarantine following... Published 26 Apr, 2021 09:24pm
UAE reports more than 1,700 new coronavirus cases It also recorded two deaths. Published 26 Apr, 2021 08:45pm
India seeks remdesivir, oxygen from EU, aid expected soon: EU official Says Ireland has offered to send oxygen while Germany and France have also indicated they will help. Published 26 Apr, 2021 08:00pm
French primary pupils return to school despite high Covid numbers Pupils wore face masks and rubbed disinfectant gel on their hands as they filed through the front door of a primary school. Published 26 Apr, 2021 07:30pm
Thai prime minister fined $190 for not wearing face mask The prime minister made an inquiry to city hall about the restrictions, prompting his fine, says Bangkok governor. Published 26 Apr, 2021 07:00pm
Sindh reports 727 coronavirus cases, down from 952 a day earlier The provincial tally of cases has risen to 279,272. Published 26 Apr, 2021 06:05pm
Israel examining heart inflammation cases in people who received Pfizer Covid shot Most of the cases were reported among people up to age 30. Published 26 Apr, 2021 05:30pm
Covid-19 infections surge in Nepal, fuelled by mutant strains from India Nepal reported 3,032 new infections on Sunday, the highest daily surge recorded this year. Published 26 Apr, 2021 04:05pm
New restrictions in Thailand as coronavirus cases spike Authorities in the capital have also closed a raft of venues including cinemas, parks, gyms, swimming pools, spas and nurseries. Published 26 Apr, 2021 02:02pm
Philippines records more than one million coronavirus cases The Philippines has the second highest number of cases and casualties in Southeast Asia, next to Indonesia. Published 26 Apr, 2021 01:47pm
Vaccine registration of citizens above 40 years of age to start from tomorrow: Asad Umar Published 26 Apr, 2021 12:54pm
Coronavirus surge in crowded Gaza threatens to overwhelm hospitals The European Hospital, the main treatment centre for Covid-19 patients, is quickly running out of resources. Published 26 Apr, 2021 12:02pm
Pakistan's Covid tally crosses 800,000 mark During the last 24 hours, 50,161 tests were conducted and the national positivity rate is 9.61 per cent. Published 26 Apr, 2021 11:25am
'Criminal the govt didn't take timely steps to buy vaccines in sufficient quantity,' says Shehbaz Published 26 Apr, 2021 11:20am
Islamabad, GB and AJK collectively report 602 Covid cases They also reported seven new deaths. Published 26 Apr, 2021 11:09am
KP reports 956 cases, 31 deaths Balochistan records 125 infections and no new deaths. Published 26 Apr, 2021 11:08am
Pakistan reports more than 4,000 coronavirus recoveries The number of patients in critical condition is 4,862. Published 26 Apr, 2021 11:07am
Punjab reports 2,190 virus cases, 26 deaths The number of new deaths reported was 26, taking the death toll to 7,990. Published 26 Apr, 2021 11:05am
Punjab to increase vaccination to fight Covid spread Punjab health minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said the province had made a commitment to the National Command and... Published 26 Apr, 2021 10:26am
Hong Kong, Singapore to start long-delayed travel bubble next month Those wanting to travel from either city must test negative for Covid-19 before departure and on arrival. Published 26 Apr, 2021 09:29am
EU chief says vaccinated US tourists to be able to visit Signaling a major change in EU policy as vaccinations step up worldwide, von der Leyen gave no timetable. Published 26 Apr, 2021 07:15am
