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Dengue may provide some level of immunity to fight against coronavirus

September 23, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Amid Pandemic, Dengue cases bite country

On Tuesday, a new study revealed that analyzed coronavirus outbreak in Brazil that “dengue“, a mosquito-transmitted illness can provide some level of immunity to fight against coronavirus. Miguel Nicolelis, a professor at Duke University led the not yet published study. Nicolelis found that places that suffered intense dengue outbreak this or last year are those … Read more

Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah pilgrimage in Phases

September 23, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Saudi Arabia will lift the suspension of Umrah pilgrimage and visits to the holy sites in phases after nine months of closure due to coronavirus pandemic , local media reported. In the first phase limited domestic pilgrims starting will be allowed to perform Umrah from October 4, 2020. The first phase of resuming Umrah will … Read more

Shopping Malls closed for violating SOPs

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 by Web Desk

For not complying with the health protocols devised to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, authorities in Ajman closed two shopping malls on Monday. According to the statement, issued by the city administration Department of Economic Development in Ajman shut down two Shopping Malls for not practicing standard operating procedures (SOPs). Manager of Inspection … Read more

Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh contracts COVID-19

September 20, 2020 by Web Desk

Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh, Sindh Energy Minister has contracted the novel coronavirus. According to the details, in his recent statement, he revealed that he has contracted the novel coronavirus. “During the past few days, I had a fever and a soar throat. After that I got myself tested,” he said. The minister said that he had … Read more

Nasal spray containing povidone-iodine may reduce coronavirus spread

September 20, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

According to the preliminary research suggestions, an antiseptic nasal spray containing povidone-iodine may stop the spread of coronavirus. A team of ear, nose, and throat doctors found in test-tube experiments that a nasal spray containing a povidone-iodine has deactivated the coronavirus within 15 seconds. According to the research, the nasal spray used by the doctors … Read more

Research Explains Reasons of Decline in Pakistan’s COVID-19 Cases

September 18, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

KARACHI: While the coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the world, everyone is astounded at the significant decrease in COVID-19 cases in Pakistan, but now a new research report has explained the reasons for this decline. Oxford University Press’s Journal of Public Health has published a research report by infectious disease specialist Dr Samreen Kulsoom Zaidi. … Read more

13 More schools closed for not complying with COVID-19 SOPs

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Web Desk

Authorities in Pakistan closed 13 more schools across the country for not implementing health protocols devised to curb the spread of novel coronavirus. According to the details, The National Command and Control Center said that 13 educational institutions that do not comply with the Coronavirus SOPs have been sealed. In 24 hours, 10 educational institutions … Read more

Global coronavirus infections surpass 30 million

September 18, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Coronavirus has invaded all over the world; the number of confirmed cases have crossed the 30 million mark. According to the latest figure by America’s Johns Hopkins University, more than 940,000 have lost battle against the virus. [embedpost slug= “coronavirus-in-india-infections-cross-five-million-mark/”] The US, India, and Brazil are the worst hit nations. However, there is a huge increase … Read more

22 Schools across the country closed for violating Coronavirus SOPs

September 17, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan Authorities on Thursday closed 22 schools across the country for violating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set to curb the spread of COVID-19. According to the details, just two days after the educational institutions opened in Pakistan after six-month closure, 22 schools that failed to implement health protocols devised to curb the spread of the … Read more

World Bank warns of severe crisis in child education and health amid COVID-19

September 17, 2020 by Web Desk

The World Bank warned on Thursday that the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 has put progress made in the last decade in improving child education and health among the poor countries at risk. According to the details, these statements highlighted in the Washington-based development lender’s Human Capital Index for 2020. The index ranks countries on … Read more

COVID-19 vaccine doses may be available by early Nov 2020: US

September 16, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Wednesday, the US government has said that it will start distributing the COVID-19 vaccine immediately after regulatory authorization. The Department of Defence and officials from the Department of Health and Human Services had released the distribution plans’ documents on Wednesday. [embedpost slug=”what-will-be-the-price-of-corona-vaccine/”] U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended vaccines will be allocated … Read more

Sindh Government orders to shut Field Isolation Centres

September 16, 2020 by Web Desk

The Government of Sindh has decided to close the Field Isolation Centres of Expo Centre and PAF Museum Karachi which were established in the wake of the COVID-19 emergency situation. According to the details, this decision was taken during a meeting of the Coronavirus Emergency Fund chaired by the Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Mumtaz Ali … Read more

Malala Yousafzai to feature in UN’s film on global issues

September 15, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Pakistani activist and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai will be working with singer Beyonce and other international celebrities in the United Nations’ (UN) film on global issues. The United Nations said in a statement that, “The film will take audiences on a dynamic exploration of the times we live in, the multiple … Read more

SOPs issued for Marriage Halls

September 15, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the marriage halls that are set to open from today after six months’ closure. According to the details, in March this year after the break out of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the halls were closed down after the number of coronavirus cases in the country spiked. The … Read more

Fresh Medical Report of Nawaz Sharif submitted in LHC

September 15, 2020 by Web Desk

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s fresh medical reports have been submitted to the Lahore High Court.

According to the fresh report, The doctor has advised Nawaz Sharif to stay in London for the best treatment and continue medical therapy.

Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer Amjad Pervez’s assistant has submitted a report consisting of four pages in the Lahore High Court.

The report stated that due to the novel coronavirus, medical treatment of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was disrupted.

Nawaz Sharif was restricted from traveling during Corona and is already suffering from depression.

Soon a time will be set for the treatment of Arteries of Nawaz Sharif. Nawaz Sharif’s platelets issue will be treated after the procedure to open the closed arteries of his heart.

Nawaz Sharif’s health is in grave danger and he is suffering from hypertension, heart disease, and other ailments.

ADB projects broader economic recovery in Pakistan

September 15, 2020 by Web Desk

ADB to provide $600 million for Ehsaas Programme

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecasted that the scaling up of the Ehsas Program will result in broader economic recovery of Pakistan. According to the details, in its latest report, ADB said the COVID-19 impact will subside by the end of 2020—the end of the second quarter of FY2021—allowing global conditions to normalize and … Read more

Pakistan reopen Schools and Universities today after 6 month closure

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Web Desk

Thousands of schools and colleges across Pakistan reopened Tuesday (Today), ending a six-month-long closure due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

According to the details, as per the directives of the Pakistani Education Ministry, all higher education institutions in the country reopen from September 15, whereas students in grades nine to 12 will also be returning to school on the same day.

Colleges and universities reopening in phases while ensuring compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to avoid the spread of novel coronavirus disease in accordance with the decision of the inter-provincial education ministers’ conference (IPEMC).

Secondary and primary classes will resume later this month.

Oil rates down on Tuesday amid concerns of stalled Global Economy

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Web Desk

Oil Prices Keep Falling On Fears Over Worldwide Demand Amid Lockdown

Oil rates in international markets down more than 20 cents on Tuesday amid the concerns about the stalled global economy.

According to the details, in the Oil rates Brent crude edged down 22 cents, or 0.6%, at $39.61 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 7 cents, or 0.2%, at $37.26 a barrel.

Both contracts ended last week lower, falling for a second week in a row.

Energy experts are of the view that the storm that hit gulf of Mexico is taking production offline and the market doesn’t care – that shows just how bad the situation is.

Hurricane Sally gained in strength in the Gulf of Mexico, west of Florida on Sunday and was poised to become a category 2 hurricane.

The storm forced energy firms to shut 21.4%, or 395,790 barrels per day (bpd), of offshore crude oil production in the northern Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. government said on Monday.

On the other hand in the US stock markets tech stocks continued to rebound from last week’s losses, with market leader Apple rising over 3% and Microsoft over 1%.

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