Coronavirus: Oil prices fall by 4% in global market
REUTERS: Oil prices fell for the second straight day on Thursday amid a broad decline in global markets after the United States banned travel from Europe following the World Health…
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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia suspends travel from Pakistan and other countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended travel to and from countries including Pakistan, a day after the World Health Organisation (WHO) categorized the coronavirus as a…
Donald Trump suspends all travel from Europe to US
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the United States would ban all travel from Europe for 30 days to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
"To keep new cases from…
European nations shut schools, universities as coronavirus surges
European nations on Wednesday shut schools and universities and slapped more restrictions on travel, sport and cultural events over the surging coronavirus outbreak, as more countries…
New York declares emergency as coronavirus death toll rises to 19
REUTERS: Two more people succumbed to the novel coronavirus in Washington state, officials said on Saturday, bringing the nationwide toll to 19, while the number of confirmed cases in New…
Another coronavirus case reported in Pakistan
Prime Minister's special assistant on health Dr Zafar Mirza on Thursday confirmed a fresh case of coronavirus in the country, bringing the total to six.
“Sixth case of coronavirus is…
Coronavirus claims 11 lives in US, California declares emergency
REUTERS: The U.S. death toll from coronavirus infections rose to 11 on Wednesday as new cases emerged around New York City and Los Angeles, while Seattle-area health officials discouraged…
Coronavirus: Fans cast doubts at timing of new Bond film release
REUTERS: Walt Disney has canceled some events planned to promote the European launch of its channel Disney+, a competitor to Netflix and Amazon Prime which will show “The Mandalorian”, the…
Govt taking precautions to contain coronavirus: Dr Zafar Mirza
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Thursday said the government was taking special precautions to ensure that the novel coronavirus was contained…
As coronavirus spreads, Emirates asks staff to take one month unpaid leave
REUTERS: Major international airline Emirates is asking staff to take unpaid leave for up to a month at a time due to the rapidly spreading coronavirus that has led to flight cancellations…
Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reported a new coronavirus case, taking the total to five since the first cases were confirmed last week, officials said.
“We have now 5th confirmed case of…
Schools, colleges and universities in Sindh to remain closed till March 13
As the coronavirus spreads across the world, the Sindh government has taken fresh steps to ensure the novel infection remains contained and does not spread further. Schools, colleges and…
Both coronavirus patients stable and improving: Dr Zafar Mirza
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr Zafar Mirza said on Thursday that the two patients who had been diagnosed with the coronavirus in Pakistan were "stable and…
UEFA says not sure whether coronavirus will impact Euro 2020 or not
REUTERS: It is not yet clear whether Euro 2020 will be affected by the coronavirus outbreak which has struck Italy, one of the 12 host countries, a vice-president of European soccer body…
Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah visas over coronavirus
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced it was suspending visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca for Umrah over coronavirus fears, the foreign ministry said.
The government is…