Pakistan records Omicron spark as new cases rise
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reported over three percent positivity rate of the Coronavirus for the third straight day.
According to figures uploaded by the National Command and…
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World rings in New Year under Covid cloud
The world began ushering in 2022 on Friday after another tumultuous and pandemic-ridden year capped by new restrictions, soaring case numbers, and a slight glimmer of hope for better times…
India’s year of the unicorn: Startups in spotlight of 2021 tech boom
Sumit Gupta has had a big year -- turning 30, getting married and seeing his startup become one of India's newest tech unicorns.
Hampered by the coronavirus pandemic and too busy…
Under-pressure England coach to miss Sydney Test after virus case in family
England's beleaguered Ashes tour went from bad to worse Thursday with under-pressure coach Chris Silverwood to miss the fourth Test in Sydney after a family member tested positive for the…
Honorary Oscars gala delayed as Hollywood braces for Omicron
The Governors Awards -- an annual gala where honorary Oscars are handed out -- became the latest glitzy Hollywood event postponed Wednesday, as fears grow of a surge in coronavirus cases…
Biden says US ‘prepared’ for Omicron as Israel calls for 4th shots
President Joe Biden on Tuesday told Americans worried about the rapidly spreading Omicron coronavirus variant that the country was "prepared" to fight it, as Israel -- which pioneered the…
Paris cancels New Year fireworks over Omicron fears
Paris on Saturday said it was cancelling its traditional New Year fireworks as Europe braced for tighter curbs to rein in the spread of the new strain of the coronavirus fuelling a…
Another person contracts Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Karachi: report
Another person has reportedly tested positive for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, according to a report on Geo.tv.
As per the report, the patient is a 35-year-old person who…
Ministry of National Health Services partners with TikTok for COVID-19 prevention
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services has partnered with TikTok to create awareness and ensure prevention of the coronavirus, as per a press release issued by the ministry…
Coronavirus: Pakistan reports first suspected case of Omicron variant
Pakistan reported its first suspected case of the Omicron variant of coronavirus Thursday, as per the Sindh Health Deparment.
A private hospital in Karachi reported the first case of the…
Vaccine developer warns of ‘more lethal’ pandemic
The lead developer of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine warned the next pandemic could be "more lethal", urging better preparedness in a speech set to be aired Monday.
Sarah…
Omicron in Europe before SAfrica reported first cases
The Omicron coronavirus variant was present in Europe before the first cases were reported in South Africa, new data from the Netherlands showed Tuesday, as Latin America reported its first…
India records lowest rise in single-day COVID-19 cases since 543 days
REUTERS: India reported 7,579 new cases of the novel coronavirus Tuesday, its lowest in over 500 years, despite large gatherings.
The country of 1.35 billion celebrated Durga Puja in…
Amir pulls out of T10 league over Coronavirus
LONDON: Mohammad Amir announced that he was pulling out of the T20 cricket league after getting affected by the Coronavirus.
"Hi everyone just wanted to say m I am not playing T10 league…
Coronavirus cases surge in China ahead of Congress Party gathering
REUTERS: China's coronavirus cases spike ahead of a key gathering of the highest-ranking members of the Communist Party next week.
The National Health Commission confirmed on Wednesday 93…