Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Facebook to give $1,000 bonuses to each employee during COVID-19 fallout

Mark Zuckerberg to review policies regarding Trump's controversial messages

Facebook plans to give all its employees $1,000 bonuses to support them during the coronavirus pandemic. The cash will go to full-time employees who are working from home, a source close to Facebook said. The social-media giant also sending its contract workers home with full pay even if they can’t do their jobs remotely. “I … Read more

Pandemic can increase global unemployment upto 25 million, says UN

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The COVID-19 pandemic will significantly increase global unemployment, leaving up to 25 million more people out of work, and will dramatically slash workers incomes, the United Nations (UN) said. In a fresh study, the International Labour Organization warned that the economic and labour crisis sparked by the spread of the new pandemic, which has now … Read more

Touching face at times can easily transmit viruses into your body

Touching face

Touching your face can significantly increase the risk of infection with flu or cold viruses and the new coronavirus. Your eyes and mouth are areas where viruses can easily enter your body through touching. Studies have found that people touch their faces more than 16 times in an hour. We touch our faces so often … Read more

CM Sindh instructs to form quarantine centers in all Sindh districts

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Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday has instructed to form quarantine centers in all provincial districts for coronavirus patients, BOL News reported. CM Sindh chaired the 17th coronavirus taskforce meeting. He directed to conduct immediate tests of all pilgrims who reached Sukkur from Quetta. Special teams of the health department sent … Read more

Coronavirus updates: Latest news from Pakistan & around the world

Coronavirus Updates

The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus ‘COVID-19’ infections in Pakistan has risen to 20. Gilgit-Baltistan has reported its second patient on Wednesday. Karachi has the worst affected city so far, with 15 of the total confirmed cases. Two cases had reported in Gilgit-Baltistan and one case has been reported each in Islamabad, Hyderabad … Read more