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Pakistan registers first MERS Coronavirus case

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ISLAMABAD: The first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome(MERS) Coronavirus has been reported and successfully treated in Pakistan.

A Pakistani infected with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus came from Saudi Arabia last month.

Officials said that on September 4, the victim was admitted to a private hospital in Jhelum for heart treatment. The next day, the World Health Organization (WHO)and Saudi authorities reported that the victim was suffering from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus.

Officials also said that the victim was shifted to the ISLAMABAD: The first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus has been reported in Pakistan.

A Pakistani infected with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus came from Saudi Arabia last month.

Officials said that on September 4, the victim was admitted to a private hospital in Jhelum for heart treatment. The next day, the World Health Organization and Saudi authorities reported that the victim was suffering from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona virus.

Officials also said that the victim was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward of Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi and later discharged after successful treatment. more than 40 people who came in contact with the patient were tested and all came back negative.

Officials further said that the victim is residing in his house in Khariyan after recovery.

According to the authorities, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus disease appeared in 2012, this virus is a disease transmitted from camels to humans, the most 2204 cases of this virus were reported from Saudi Arabia where 862 people have died so far.

Officials further said that the victim is residing in his house in Kharian near Gujrat after recovery.

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Pakistan witnesses upsurge with 150 covid-19 fresh cases

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171 new covid-19 cases reported, positivity jumps to 2.70%

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Covid-19 cases once again on a rise in Pakistan 171 new covid-19 cases reported in last 24 hours Positivity ratio rose to 2.70% ISLAMABAD: Covid-19 cases have been once again soaring across Pakistan as the National Institute of Health (NIH) has reported 171 confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. The stats shared by the … Read more

NCOC issues fresh guidelines to control spread of COVID-19

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  • NCOC warned the authorities that the COVID-19 could rise again.
  • NCOC announced to use of face masks mandatory in crowded areas.
  • The NCOC issued guidelines which will remain enforced till April 30.

ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Thursday warned the authorities that the coronavirus could rise again in Pakistan.

During the meeting with the stakeholders, NCOC issued guidelines to avoid spreading the virus among citizens.

The NCOC announced to use of face masks mandatory in crowded areas, moreover, Medical centres, hospital staff and patients to follow the strict guidelines released by NCOC.

The NCOC issued guidelines which will remain enforced till April 30.

On other hand, Spokesperson Sindh Health Minister said those people getting tested for covid are the ones who are already with covid symptoms – hence the rate of positivity would be high in that regard.

However due to the fact that most of the population has been successfully vaccinated against covid, there are very few severe cases.

Those who are admitted in the hospital are people who have actively been working around covid patients. The population at large is not as exposed to the virus as healthcare workers.

It is still wise to practice caution and follow SOPs. The general population should wear masks when visiting hospitals or they are in crowded places.

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Thai street food with black noodles, Desis calls it ‘Coronavirus’ 

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Ex-prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi tested positive for COVID

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  • Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s lawyer Khawaja Naveed Ahmed has filed an exemption application.
  • The accountability court has approved Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s exemption request.
  • Accountability Court adjourned the hearing till January 16.

KARACHI: Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has tested positive for COVID-19 and quarantined himself.
The reference of illegal recruitment in PSO against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and others is under hearing in the accountability court.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s lawyer Khawaja Naveed Ahmed has filed an exemption application in the accountability court after the former prime minister tested positive for COVID.

The lawyer said that Shahid Khaqan Abbasi contracted the COVID, after which he self-quarantined due to which he could not come from Islamabad to Karachi and he should be exempted from attendance.

The accountability court has approved Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s exemption request and adjourned the hearing till January 16.

It should be noted that Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and the other accused appeared in court about illegal recruitment in PSO in the last hearing.

During the hearing, the lawyer of the accused said that the application related to the NAB amendment is under hearing in the Supreme Court.

 

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Naseem Shah tests positive for coronavirus

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Pakistan team staff member tests positive for COVID-19

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Coronavirus found in royal funeral attendee

  • Queen Margrethe tested positive for COVID-19 after attending Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
  • She has cancelled her official duties this week and is being isolated at Fredensborg Castle.
  • The monarch has been forced to postpone her winter vacation in Norway, which was due to begin Wednesday.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark tested positive for Coronavirus after attending Queen Elizabeth II’s official funeral.

As a result, the monarch has cancelled her official obligations for this week, including an evening function at Christiansborg Castle on Friday for the government and Danish members of the European Parliament.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness will take her position.

According to the royal palace, the 81-year-old has also been forced to postpone her planned winter vacation in Norway, which was scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

The queen, who has ruled for nearly a half-century, is said to be suffering from moderate symptoms and is being isolated at Fredensborg Castle until she heals.

Queen Margrethe’s health report comes after she travelled to London to attend the late Queen Elizabeth II’s moving state funeral and following committal ceremony at St George’s Chapel.

The historic event was attended by royals and political officials from throughout the globe, including Queen Margrethe II and Crown Prince Frederik. Denmark’s royals were sighted in the first row, just across from King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.

Members of the British royal family gathered to honour the Queen and her illustrious legacy during the poignant event. The Queen’s children, King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, as well as their spouses, the Queen Consort, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, and the Countess of Wessex, were among those in attendance.

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PM wishes US President Biden speedy recovery from Covid

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China’s June manufacturing inflation slows down but consumer prices rise

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Hong Kong lifts Covid flight ban

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Dubai urges use of smart apps to order Eid Al Adha sacrifices

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Moeen Ali among sporting stars named in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

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Jewish pilgrims back in Tunisia after Covid absence

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North Korea fires missiles after Covid cases prompt Kim to order lockdown

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German inflation hits 40-year record in April

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Consumer prices in Germany rose at their fastest tempo in four decades, records published Thursday confirmed, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up power fees. Inflation climbed to 7.4 percent in April from 7.3 percent in March, in keeping with the federal statistics employer Destatis. “Energy prices, in particular, have increased considerably since the war … Read more

Tesla reports record profits, bullish on 2022 output

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Despite persistent supply chain issues and a setback from China’s latest Covid-19 shutdown restrictions, Tesla reported another strong quarter of profit increase on Wednesday, citing higher-priced automobiles. Elon Musk’s high-flying electric vehicle company notched a new record in quarterly profits of $3.3 billion following the unveiling of new factories in Germany and the US state … Read more

Waqar Younis and his family perform Umrah

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Poland refuses to pay for new Covid vaccine deliveries

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Bankrupt Sri Lanka rations fuel as crisis worsens

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Leader of Hong Kong defends the COVID-19 flight prohibition policy

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A German guy gets vaccinated against Covid 90 times in order to sell fake jab passes

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