NCOC approves use of antigen testing for Covid-19
The National Command and Cooperation Center (NCOC) Wednesday approved the use of antigen testing for COVID-19 in addition to the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests being carried out in…
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Pakistan records 828 new Covid cases, 14 deaths
The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Wednesday were recorded 11,627 as 825 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours.
Fourteen corona patients,…
Mini smart lockdown imposed in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The deputy commissioner of Islamabad announced on Monday that a certain neighbourhoods of the city were being sealed after they were identified as coronavirus hotspots.…
Italy protesters, police clash over virus curbs as countries battle case surges
Italian demonstrators staged Europe's latest public rally against new anti-coronavirus restrictions early Sunday, as more countries tightened social distancing rules over the weekend to…
We will lose lives, livelihoods if virus rules not followed: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar has again warned that Pakistan will lose lives and livelihoods if people don't follow government's guidelines in a bid to contain the spread of…
Pakistan: Death toll from Coronavirus rises to 6, 654
ISLAMABAD: The death toll from the Coronavirus in Pakistan rose to 6, 654 as another 16 people succumbed to the deadly disease on Sunday.
According to the National Command and Operation…
Analysis: Sales of first big COVID-19 drug, remdesivir, may disappoint
Investors betting on big profits from COVID-19 treatments may get an unwelcome surprise when Gilead Sciences Inc GILD.O reports quarterly results this month. Its remdesivir, the first…
NCOC mulls imposing fines for Coronavirus SOPs violations
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Tuesday proposed slapping fines on people who refuse to wear face masks in public gatherings. .
The meeting presided over by…
UK may impose stricter lockdown rules, says minister
REUTERS: The United Kingdom may impose stricter COVID-19 lockdown rules if a second wave of the novel coronavirus is triggered in high-risk areas, said a minister on Tuesday.
Prime Minister…
Disney revamps itself to emphasize streaming
Disney announced Monday a reorganization of its media and entertainment business that aims to further boost its streaming service, which has boomed during the coronavirus pandemic.
The…
I’m in great shape: Trump says he is fully recovered from coronavirus
REUTERS: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is in "great shape" adding that he had recovered from the novel virus and was no longer at risk of infecting others with it.
Trump…
Coronavirus ‘can survive for 28 days on surfaces’: study
The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can survive on items such as banknotes and phones for up to 28 days in cool, dark conditions, according to a study by Australia's national science…
Iran makes mask wearing in public compulsory in Tehran
REUTERS: Mask wearing has become mandatory in public in the Iranian capital and violators will be fined, President Hassan Rouhani announced on Saturday as the country battles a third wave of…
Marriage halls across Pakistan to close by 10pm: NCOC issues SOPs
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Friday issued guidelines for and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for marriage halls, saying that they will have to close…
Coronavirus may push 150 million people into extreme poverty: World Bank
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank said on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty by the end of 2021, wiping out more than…