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
Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said Islamabad was ready to extend assistance to neighbors. Responding to a question at her weekly news briefing she said “Government of Pakistan is monitoring the situation very closely and will take measures required for the citizens within Pakistan and any assistance we can provide to our neighboring countries.” “It … Read more
Poland on Thursday (March 12) confirmed the country’s first death from the COVID-19. According to state broadcaster TVP, A 57-year-old woman died in the western city of Poznan. The latest update from the Health Ministry said, there are 47 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country. WHO sees outbreak of new coronavirus as pandemic Earlier, … Read more
UN economists have warned that the deadly coronavirus epidemic could cost the global economy $1.0 trillion this year and called on governments to ramp up spending to mitigate its impact. Richard Kozul-Wright, Director, Division on Globalization and Development Strategies at UNCTAD said, “We envisage a slowdown in the global economy to under two per cent for this … Read more
Government has announced closure of Chaman border with Afghanistan for one more week amid the coronavirus outbreak in the neighboring country. According to details, the decision was taken in a tribal jirga and the return of the Aghan migrants will also remain suspended. Earlier, The interior ministry in its notification said the border will remain … Read more
The authorities Palestine confirmed on Monday five more coronavirus cases, amid an outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the West Bank city. Government spokesman Ibrahim Melhem said in a statement, “The Health Ministry has reported an increase in the number of people infected with coronavirus to 25, after four cases were recorded in Bethlehem (south), and … Read more
Pakistan has confirmed eight new cases toll reached to sixteen a few hours after Sindh’s fifth one was confirmed. Spokesperson for the provincial health department said that six of them returned to Pakistan from Syria via Doha, Qatar, while the other three arrived from London via Dubai. At present, 13 people infected with coronavirus were under … Read more
Twenty-seven people have died from methanol poisoning in Iran after rumours that drinking alcohol can help cure the coronavirus infection, state news agency IRNA reported on Monday. According to the sources of IRNA, Twenty have died in the southwestern province of Khuzestan and seven in the northern region of Alborz after consuming bootleg alcohol. Be … Read more
The first Pakistani who contracted the novel coronavirus last week, was discharged from hospital on Saturday after he recovered completely from the virus. According to the details, The young patient, Yahya who is believed to have contracted the virus in the Iranian holy city of Qum, was diagnosed on Feb 26 and subsequently shifted to the … Read more
Pakistani engineers are voluntarily helping in the coordination of overseas project in the city of China, Wuhan. As doctors are racing against the time to save patients infected with novel coronavirus, everyday heroes from all walks of life also step up to play supporting roles in battling against the epidemic in Wuhan, the center of … Read more
Micro blogging social networking website, Twitter said on Thursday that it is banning posts that “dehumanize” people because they have a disease or disability or because of their age, a step that happens to correspond to an explosion of tweets about the spreading coronavirus. According to the sources of Reuters, The company said that the … Read more
Never Seen Kaaba Empty! Historic Moment witnessed in Saudi Arabia as circling (Tawaf) around Khana-e-Kaaba stopped temporarily for sterilisation over fears of the novel coronavirus. State television relayed stunning images of an empty white-tiled area surrounding the Khana-e-Kaaba usually packed with thousands of pilgrims. Saudi Officials said The move was a “temporary preventive measure” but … Read more
Children who do not get enough sleep are at higher risk of developing mental health issues, finds new study by researchers at Norwegian University. Researchers of Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the University of Bergen, Norway, conducted new study. The study that looked at 799 children, followed from the age of 6 to … Read more
Saudi Arabia confirmed that it has detected the three cases of the novel coronavirus in the Kingdom. According to the details, Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said the second person to be infected with the coronavirus, a Saudi male, did not disclose at the Saudi border of his recent visit to Iran. The sources of Saudi … Read more
Despite of tireless efforts to eradicate polio in Pakistan, Sindh Witnesses another Polio Case in Shikarpur District. As per details Sindh Witnesses another Polio Case in Shikarpur District. Health officials reported that the case witnessed in Shikarpur District of Sindh where two and a half year old girl found positive with polio. According to district … Read more
UPDATE 12th March 2020: Matric Exams in Sindh Postponed till further notice KARACHI: Secretary of Universities and Boards, Riazuddin Ahmed announced, the annual matric exams are going to be held according to as per schedule. The sources said, the board’s secretary said that the schools have been shut down due to the ongoing coronavirus scare. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: China has provided reagent testing kits to Pakistan, Japan, the African Union in wake of new coronavirus epidemic and shared diagnosis and treatment plans with many countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during his regular briefing held here on Tuesday, “China is paying close attention to the development of the global new … Read more
The Peshawar High Court on Monday has issued directives for the employees working at different offices across province, in a bid to prevent spread of deadly coronavirus. During the hearing, Peshawar High Court stopped employees s from shaking hands and hugging each other. The judge has also ordered the workers suffering from cough, fever and … Read more
Automatic thermal scanners installed at four airports of Pakistan to check the symptoms of coronavirus in the passengers arriving from abroad. As per details, media reports said Automatic thermal scanners installed at four airports of Pakistan to check the symptoms of coronavirus in the passengers arriving from abroad. The scanners installed at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has prepared 25 hospitals to handle any coronavirus cases that might be detected. According to the details, a health ministry spokesman said on Sunday that the Kingdom has prepared 25 hospitals to handle any coronavirus. Be clear that Saudi Arabia has not reported any cases of the virus so far. Saudi king dials … Read more
Federal state minister for health Dr. Zafar Mirza has said that two more cases of Coronavirus have reported in Pakistan, while the first two patients are recovering fast. According to the details, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan and Dr. Zafar Mirza held a joint press conference after the Federal Cabinet meeting on … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh Health Department said on February 28 that the young patient infected with coronavirus is improving and will be shifted to his home after the completion of the quarantine period. According to the details, the health department said that the patient has been in Pakistan since the past eight days. Special Assistant to … Read more
Actress Navin Waqar shared fitness tips with her fans and tells how she stays fit, thanked them for cheering her on. Actress Navin Waqar took to Instagram and penned down an elaborated post about her workout routine, diet and cheat days. Lets find out about her Workout! Navin said that everyone has different needs when … Read more
President of United States Donald Trump announced a news conference from the White House on the coronavirus epidemic Wednesday, with experts warning they expect it to spread in the US. According to the details, “I will be having a News Conference at the White House, on this subject, today at 6:00 P.M.” Trump tweeted, adding … Read more
TEHRAN: Deputy health minister of Iran confirmed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for the new coronavirus, amid a major outbreak in the Islamic republic of Iran. According to the sources of Arab News, Iraj Harirchi coughed occasionally and appeared to be sweating during a press conference in Tehran on Monday with government spokesman … Read more
Pakistan closed Pak-Iran borders on Sunday with Iran following a spike in novel coronavirus cases in the country. According to the details, Pakistan on Sunday announced that it would as a precautionary measure “temporarily” close Taftan border with Iran as an alarm grows over a spike in new coronavirus infections, with the government gearing up measures … Read more
China is reporting that the death toll from the coronavirus has climbed to 2,118, with the total amount of cases reaching 74,576. As per details, The National Health Commission said that it had received reports of 394 new confirmed cases and 114 deaths on Wednesday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction … Read more
Special Assistant on National Health Services, Dr Zafar Mirza said there isn’t a single case of coronavirus found in country. He chaired a meeting of coronavirus emergency core group in Islamabad. He said National Action Plan (NAP) fully implemented to keep Pakistan safe from coronavirus. Chairing a meeting the PM’ aide reiterated that there no … Read more
