The Coronavirus has been declared Pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), while the number of patients infected in Pakistan has reached 212. Government urged people if they suspect that they are having symptoms of coronaryvirus such as fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties, they should call the helpline immediately (1166) or consult … Read more
Punjab Health Minister Yasmin Rashid and Punjab Information Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan, held joint press conference on Tuesday and confirmed number of coronavirus cases in Punjab province risen to 6. Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmen Rashid said that overall 42 tests conducted out of which five reported positive. “Overall 42 coronavirus tests of pilgrims arrived … Read more
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed all Commanders to take maximum necessary measures to assist civil administration for safety and well being of the People of Pakistan. [table id=406 /] ISPR sain Tuesday COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed all Commanders to take maximum necessary measures to assist civil administration … Read more
Pak Sar Zameen Party leader Mustafa Kamal said on Tuesday that we are ready to cooperate with Sindh Government in every way to tackle the corona outbreak in Sindh. Addressing media in Karachi he said steps taken by Sindh Government to control coronavirus is highly appreciable. He said other provinces must also take precautionary measures … Read more
American Comedian Jeremy McLellan, shared a video on his official twitter handle, which showed an Italian neighborhood in Naples sings the Pakistani National Anthem. The tweet with the video, read: “This is so beautiful. A whole neighborhood in Italy sings the Pakistani National Anthem while they’re on lockdown.” https://twitter.com/JeremyMcLellan/status/1239554389985103872 Soon after video surfaced online, Social … Read more
Pakistan has witnessed a significant rise in coronavirus cases, as the toll shoot to 193, more likely to come up. As per details, much of the cases are reported in Sindh, where Sukkur has witnessed 119 cases, with Karachi 25. The total number of deadly coronavirus cases in Sindh Province shoots to 146, however recent … Read more
United Arab Emirates Government has announced the suspension of prayers at mosques and all other worship places as a precautionary measure to stop spreading of coronavirus. UAE’s National Emergency of Crisis and Disasters Management Authority announced four weeks suspension. The decision taken to suspend prayers in all places of worship will be effective for four … Read more
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced to provide free ration to families of coronvirus patients in the province, BOL News reported. The announcements come hours after provincial health minister Taimur Jhagra confirmed 15 cases in the KP province. According to the provincial relief department, the ration will provided to those patients who will stay at … Read more
Education Minister of Sindh Saeed Ghani said while doing a press conference that examinations for class 1 to 7th will be conducted from June 1 to 15 while the new education year will commence from June 1. The Minister confirmed that Students will not be promoted without taking exams and exams of grade 9th and … Read more
Microsoft is bringing a ‘worldwide’ coronavirus tracker to its in-house Bing browser to help users get round-the-clock information about COVID-19. The coronavirus tracker can be accessed via the https://www.bing.com/covid link on Bing. Rival Google is also similarly working on a separate ‘information’ website in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak. As the world grapples with the … Read more
Singer Shehzad Roy took to his Twitter to talk about Covid-19. He also shared some tips to follow. Pakistani celebrities are showing their concern over increasing number of coronavirus patients in Pakistan. He said, “I got the opportunity today to go to CM House, Sindh and meet the task force assigned to deal with coronavirus. … Read more
Prominent religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel called on Monday Prime Minister Imran Khan in federal capital Islamabad. The two avoided a handshake as precautionary measure due to the coronavirus. Soon social media was flooded with appreciation at the duo for taking precautions in the wake of the coronavirus. وزیر اعظم عمران خان کی ممتاز عالم … Read more
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Sunday said the government had tightens security measurements on sealed borders of the country to prevent further spread of pandemic virus. According to the details, talking to the state channel, he said masses should not get panic and feel scared of Coronavirus instead … Read more
Pakistan Peoples Party Leader Mola Baksh Chandio has strongly criticized Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf. In his recent statement Mola Baksh Chandio said the present government has made coronavirus a business. He said more than 2 billion surgical masks smuggled to other countries, at the time when nation needs them most. Moreover Mola Baksh Chandio said … Read more
India on Saturday decided to suspend movements of all types of passengers through the international border with Pakistan from March 15 midnight. According to a notification from the Indian Union Home Ministry, all types of passenger movement will suspend to curb the coronavirus outbreak. “All types of passenger movements through all the immigration land check … Read more
The UAE temporarily suspended issuance of all entry visas except for those holders of diplomatic passports. This will be effective as of March 17 (Tuesday). The decision does not apply to persons who have already got visas before effective date. In a statement issued , the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship said the move … Read more
World Health Organisation (WHO) has termed Pakistan’s measures against novel coronavirus (Covid-19) threat as ‘timely’ and the ‘best national response’. WHO’s country representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala, said “Pakistan has timely come up with one of the world’s best National Response Programmes against COVID-19 and it is being implemented very effectively. Authorities are … Read more
State Minister of Health of Pakistan Dr Zafar Mirza said that diagnostic tests for the novel coronavirus are being carried out free of cost in Pakistan. According to the details, Dr Mirza said that the diagnostic tests’ kits were provided to the laboratories free of cost and no fees were charged for conducting COVID-19 test. … Read more
With coronavirus disease spreading in 135 countries globally, authorities in Pakistan have ordered shutdown of all educational institutions, marriage halls and cinemas to prevent mass gatherings. Special Advisor to Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr. Zafar Mirza has confirmed Friday that number of patients infected with COVID-19 has increased to 28. He said that … Read more
Hundreds of wild Thai monkeys are swarming the town center in Lopburi, Thailand because the tourists that usually fed them fled due to Covid-19. A video of the monkey hordes running around and fighting each other in Lopburi city center went viral on social media. According to Bangkok Post, the monkeys, are generally from two … Read more
The Prime Minister house has informed on Friday about the isolation centers all over the Pakistan to deal with coronavirus cases. Prime Minister house Tweetd ” Isolation wards have been created all over Pakistan to cater to Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, Province/Region wise No. of Designated Hospitals ICT – 01 Punjab – 06 Sindh – … Read more
Sindh government has issued a list of isolation wards established in the province for coronavirus patients. A total of 9 isolation wards have been established in Sindh, Pakistan People’s Party leader Senator Murtaza Wahab said in a statement released on social networking site Twitter. Isolation wards have been established at Civil Hospital Karachi, Lyari General … Read more
A National Security Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan has recommended a nationwide health emergency in the wake of the Corona virus. According to details, a meeting of the National Security Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, took place in the Prime Minister’s House, in which important decisions were taken to prevent … Read more
Coronavirus outbreak has created tensions in our society. Educational institutions have been shut down, less number of people are being noticed at public places. Some offices are asking their employees to work from home as well. Working from home means less direct interaction with co-workers, less concentration on tasks and fewer hangouts. However, I hope … Read more
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government KP Gov decided on Friday to close all public and private educational institutions across province for half month to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision taken during by KP Gov a cabinet session chaired by Chief Minister (CM) Mahmood Khan. The cabinet also decided to cancel matriculation examinations. The participants … Read more
Mount Everest now closed for climbers because of the fears of deadly coronavirus, Nepal Government announced. Reuters reported that Nepal has closed all of its Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest this climbing season. Nepal has eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains including Mount Everest, that more than four million dollars in permit fees for … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went into self-isolation on Thursday (march 12) while his wife awaits results of a COVID-19 test. According to the details, Trudeau’s office said Sophie Gregoire Trudeau began exhibiting the symptoms, including a low fever, late Wednesday night after returning from a speaking engagement in London. Canadian PM said in his … Read more
Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Spokesperson for the Sindh government said federal government need to improve its virus monitoring system at airports Addressing a press conference in Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said coordination lacked between the federal and provincial governments with regards to coronavirus. He said provincial government lacked jurisdiction to take measures at ports. He said … Read more
