Pakistan reports 1,243 new recoveries About 1,243 recoveries have been reported across the country over the past 24 hours, according to the official Covid... Published 19 Feb, 2021 10:44am
Brazil passes 10 million coronavirus infections So far, three per cent of the population of 212 million have received one of two required vaccine doses. Published 19 Feb, 2021 09:10am
Storms ravaging parts of the US add a new layer of complexity amid pandemic Published 19 Feb, 2021 08:10am
US infectious disease expert hopes for return to normal by Christmas, in line with Biden target “Maybe you’re going to still have to wear masks,” says Fauci. Published 19 Feb, 2021 07:10am
SEE: Parking aircraft becomes big business in southern Europe thanks to Covid-19 pandemic Published 18 Feb, 2021 11:10pm
Black and South Asian groups lag in Covid-19 vaccinations in the UK Britain has outpaced most other countries by giving at least one dose of vaccine to more than a quarter of its population. Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:40pm
China to donate 100,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Namibia The two countries are coordinating closely to deliver the vaccine to Namibia as early as possible. Published 18 Feb, 2021 09:40pm
No jab, no job: Vatican gets tough with Covid anti-vaxxers A decree by Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello says getting vaccinated was “the responsible choice”. Published 18 Feb, 2021 09:10pm
Malaysia reports new daily high of 25 coronavirus deaths Health ministry reports 2,712 new coronavirus infections. Published 18 Feb, 2021 08:40pm
Hungary mulls restriction waivers linked to Covid-19 vaccine certificates It was unclear whether Hungarians would be ready to back waiver privileges for those deemed to be protected. Published 18 Feb, 2021 08:10pm
Cheap ventilator designed for Covid-19 patients could win top 'Africa Prize' Published 18 Feb, 2021 07:40pm
Sindh's Covid-19 tally crosses 255,000 Four more people also succumbed to the virus. Published 18 Feb, 2021 07:10pm
Dutch lawmakers debate new law backing coronavirus curfew The lower house of parliament is expected to support the legislation, which would then go to the Senate on Friday. Published 18 Feb, 2021 06:40pm
Canada's slow-burn vaccine roll out puts pressure on Trudeau Canada’s lack of domestic vaccine production is at the root of the problem, forcing the country to depend on foreign companies. Published 18 Feb, 2021 05:15pm
Indonesia capital warns of big fines for refusing Covid-19 vaccine Deputy Jakarta governor Ahmad Riza Patria says city authorities are merely following rules. Published 18 Feb, 2021 04:45pm
Pfizer says South African variant could significantly reduce vaccine protection A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from ... Published 18 Feb, 2021 03:14pm
Lockdown over, tennis fans back as Australia says no new virus cases for over 48 hours Around 7,477 spectators watched Japan’s Naomi Osaka defeat the United States’ Serena Williams to go through to the ladies final. Published 18 Feb, 2021 01:20pm
Researchers urge delay in administering Pfizer vaccine's second dose, cite strong data Researchers have urged governments to delay administering the second dose of Pfizer Inc’s Covid-19 vaccine, which... Published 18 Feb, 2021 12:51pm
Islamabad, GB and AJK collectively report 177 virus cases, 3 deaths The capital reported 108 cases and one death. Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:55am
KP records 183 Covid cases, 8 deaths Balochistan has reported four new coronavirus cases. Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:53am
516 virus cases, 24 deaths reported in Punjab The provincial total has risen to 165,716 while the death toll is 5,138. Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:49am
Pakistan reports 2,052 Covid-19 recoveries The total has risen to 530,597 while the recovery rate is 93.5 per cent. Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:47am
India to test travellers from Brazil, South Africa, UK after detecting new virus strains India does not have direct flights with Brazil and South Africa. Published 18 Feb, 2021 09:15am
English lockdown reducing Covid-19 infections but prevalence still high, study finds England’s third national Covid-19 lockdown is helping to reduce infections, a study found. Published 18 Feb, 2021 08:15am
US manufacturer stuck with 30 million N95 masks DemeTech, a factory based in Miami, blames its woes on lower prices for Chinese-made N95s. Published 18 Feb, 2021 07:11am
Slovakia seeks medical staff assist from abroad as Covid-19 outbreak rages Bratislava is seeking 10 doctors and 25 nurses for one month at least, says ministry. Published 17 Feb, 2021 10:50pm
