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France: Second Nationwide Lock-down Until Late November

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Amna Quddusi

France Lock-down: The French President has declared a lock-down all over the nation until late November. As per the statement of the President, the new measure will only let the individuals leave home when they have work or some medical emergency. All the non-essential businesses including bars and restaurants will be closed whereas schools and … Read more

Smart Lockdown Returns As COVID-19 Cases Likely About To Surge

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has issued new guidelines for the prevention of global pandemic of COVID-19. A new advisory issued by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) says that every citizen who goes to public gatherings in crowded places outside the home must wear a mask. The advisory instructed the provinces … Read more

NCOC makes wearing of Masks mandatory in Pakistan

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Web Desk

The National Command and Operations Center has made it mandatory to wear a mask to prevent the coronavirus in Pakistan. According to the details, a meeting of the NCOC was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Asad Umar in which the strategy in view of the second wave of Corona was discussed. The meeting was … Read more

Saudi Govt to grant $133k to families of health officials died of COVID-19

October 28, 2020 by Web Desk

The Government of Saudi Arabia has announced to grant 500,000 riyals ( 133,346.70 US Dollars) to the family of the health workers who died in the line of duty amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, the Saudi government said in its statement, that the grant will apply to those who worked in both … Read more

Abdul Razak Dawood urges exporters to be vigilant to sustain in global markets

October 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Trade and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has urged Pakistani exporters to remain vigilant to maintain their presence in the global market. Taking to his Twitter, Dawood said “COVID-19 is an unprecedented crisis in recent human history with far-reaching implications to the global economy. Recent figures by World Bank are showing … Read more

Few Hours Left for Ronaldo, Will he make it?

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 by Web Desk

The Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has 32 hours to get a negative test otherwise he’ll miss the Barcelona game. According to the details, Cristiano Ronaldo underwent new tests today and the result will come out tomorrow. In the previous test that he carried, the viral load was very low. There is still time to have him … Read more

CAA placed strict measures at airports to prevent spread of coronavirus

October 25, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Sunday, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has imposed strict measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus at the country’s airport.

According to the details, at Karachi airport, only one visitor will be allowed as well as at the Bacha Khan and Quetta international airports. People who will be coming to receive their guests from the airport are directed to wait in their own vehicles.

On the airport premises, wearing a face mask has been made mandatory for everyone.

Earlier in the month, CAA had issued new travel guidelines for the passengers in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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World Bank appreciates Pakistan’s reform agenda during COVID-19

October 23, 2020 by Web Desk

The World Bank has appreciated the reform agenda of the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Government during the novel coronavirus crisis. According to the details, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh had a virtual meeting with Managing Director, World Bank Axel Van Trotsenburg and Vice President Hartwing Schafer. The World … Read more

British Airways to slash winter flight schedule after $1.54 billion quarterly loss

October 23, 2020 by Web Desk

British Airways to slash its winter flight schedule after the company reported a quarterly loss of $1.54 billion due to coronavirus pandemic. International Airlines Group, the owner of British Airways, warned the travel slump from the coronavirus pandemic had deepened. The loss was far larger than expected. As a second wave of COVID-19 infections spreads … Read more

Hand sanitizers : Most profitable business in COVID-19

October 22, 2020 by Hamna Humail

According to reliable sources, it is estimated that the global hand sanitizer market is expected to reach a quotation of USD 17.2 billion by the year 2026. This growth pertains to increasing awareness of personal hygiene in relation to the rising prevalence of COVID-19. World Health Organization recommends sanitization practices in residential, commercial, industrial areas … Read more

Islamabad: Eight Coronavirus Cases reported in a medical college

October 22, 2020 by Web Desk

At least Eight coronavirus cases have been reported in the medical college of the federal capital Islamabad. According to the details, the capital administration has decided to close the college for a week after the Corona cases reported. According to the notification issued by the college administration, the teaching process in the college will be … Read more

NCOC issues warning of another lockdown amid rise in COVID-19 cases

October 21, 2020 by Web Desk

The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) Wednesday issued a warning for another lockdown amid the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases in Pakistan. According to the details, during the session today, NCOC said it is closely monitoring the situation. If there is no improvement in SOPs compliance observed, NCOC will have no choice but to … Read more

Cathay Pacific to cut flight operations to avoid job losses

October 20, 2020 by Web Desk

The flag carrier of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Airways has announced to operate less than 50 percent of its pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity in 2021. According to the details, this moves came after the company projected major job losses, Cathay Pacific Airways said it will operate less than 50 percent of its pre-pandemic passenger flight … Read more

Females are taking COVID-19 more seriously than Males

October 19, 2020 by Fahad Pervez

In The Records of the National Academy of Sciences a new study shows that along with genetic and immunological factors, behavioral changes also result in COVID-19 differences between male and female. The report says, in comparison to men, women are more consider more COVID-19 as serious problem. They were more agreed to obey with the restrictions which … Read more

Experts say Covid-19 stays activated on skin for nine hours

October 19, 2020 by Hamna Humail

Japanese researchers have discovered the need for frequent hand washing to battle the Covid-19 pandemic. Experts say the virus remains active on the skin for up to nine hours. The infectious agent causing the flu survives on human skin for nearly 1.8 hours as reported by the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal. “The nine-hour survival of … Read more

PDM Karachi Jalsa: Opposition leaders, attendees ignore following SOPs

October 18, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

In the second Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) jalsa that is being held in Karachi today (Sunday), none of the Opposition leaders nor participants followed SOPs to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

The PDM has violated the agreement reached with the administration again in its second rally. A per the details, no social distancing is being followed at the Baagh-e-Jinnah ground. No leader was seen wearing face masks as well.

The attendees are standing and sitting right next to each other.

It should be mentioned here that The Opposition Alliance of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) had violated the agreement reached with the administration at its first gathering in Gujranwala held on Friday (16th October).

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567 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Pakistan during 24 hours

October 18, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Sunday, Pakistan reported 9,296 active cases as 567 more people were tested positive during the last 24 hours for the deadly coronavirus.

According to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 16 corona patients died, out of whom 15 were under treatment in the hospital, and one at home.

In the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Balochistan, no corona affected patients were on a ventilator. On the other hand, in different cities of the country 74 ventilators were occupied out of 1884 allocated for COVID-19 patients.

Earlier on October 4th, The Prime Minister Pakistan Imran Khan had urged masses to strictly follow the health protocols devised to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

He tweeted,

“Compared to some other states, Allah has been kind to us in Pak & spared us the worst effects of COVID-19.”

The Prime Minister added that,

”There is a fear onset of winter could result in 2nd wave.”

Imran Khan in addition to this said,

“I urge everyone to wear face masks in public to avoid a spike. All offices & ed institutions must ensure masks are worn.”

Compared to some other states, Allah has been kind to us in Pak & spared us worst effects of COVID-19. There is a fear onset of winter could result in 2nd wave. I urge everyone to wear face masks in public to avoid a spike. All offices & ed institutions must ensure masks are worn

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 4, 2020

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Do men have weaker immune systems than women?

October 18, 2020 by Hamna Humail

It is said that men have weaker immune systems in comparison to women. Social and cultural factors may play a role in making a difference. Earlier when Covid-19 broke out, data gathered from hospitals in China showed the virus killing far more men than women. This difference was observed in other Asian countries such as … Read more

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