Sindh issues alert for probable spread of monkeypox
Health department advises mandatory screening of people who have travelled from virus affected countries
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Beijing urges millions to keep working from home amid COVID outbreak menace
Beijing authorities extended work-from-home guidance for many of its 22 million residents to stem a persistent COVID-19 outbreak
Biden warns of potentially ‘consequential’ monkeypox spread
Several cases of monkeypox have been detected in North America,the US President said that health officials have not briefed him about “the level of exposure” in the United States.
Thousands of Covid-negative Beijing residents sent to quarantine
Beijing authorities were taking a similar approach to Shanghai, where residents have chafed under a months-long lockdown that has denied many people adequate access to food and medical care.
What is Monkeypox and why is it spreading around the world?
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The virus was first detected in captive monkeys in 1958
WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases top 100 in Europe
Over 100 cases were confirmed in Europe this week of the viral infection of monkeypox
North Korea reports over 200,000 fever cases for 5th day amid COVID wave
The ongoing COVID wave, declared last week, has fuelled concerns over a lack of vaccines, inadequate medical infrastructure and a potential food crisis in the country of 25 million
Monkeypox outbreak in Europe ‘largest ever’ in region as cases cross 100
First identified in monkeys, the disease typically spreads through close contact and has rarely spread outside Africa
World bee day: Six ways to tell if honey is pure
May 20 was the day the pioneer of beekeeping was born in 1734
Canada reports dozen suspected cases of rare monkeypox virus
The illness often starts with flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle ache and swollen lymph nodes before causing a chicken pox-like rash on the face and body
Sindh’s stray dogs have their day as rabies programme launched
Sindh govt opts for humane ways to deal with the population of strays while keeping the province rabies-free
Anti-polio drive announced as three cases surface in less than a month
The campaign will be held from May 23-29 across the country
Covid-hit Shanghai announces gradual reopening of businesses
The rigid strategy to root out virus cases at all costs has wreaked havoc on supply chains, crushed small businesses and imperilled the country's economic goals.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID
The PM said "Despite best efforts, unfortunately I’ve joined the rest of my family and have tested positive for COVID 19"...
North Korea reports 21 new deaths as it battles Covid outbreak
Despite activating its nationwide lockdown, North Korea is reporting tens of thousands of new Covid-19 cases daily.
Prince William and wife Kate take over UK airwaves to fight loneliness
If people interrupted the lives of those who were feeling alone, they could help lift them out of loneliness: says royal couple
Health startup MedznMore raises $11.5million in pre-series A funding
The company intends to tackle fundamental problems pertaining to purchasing medicines and wellness products
North Korea reports first COVID case, orders lockdown
The country that has never reported a case of Covid-19 before, and leader Kim Jong Un has ordered nationwide lockdowns...
New Zealand fully reopens to the world in August: Ardern
Visa extensions for around 20,000 migrants already in the country were also announced
WHO says China’s zero-Covid strategy unsustainable
China has imposed draconian measures, trapping most of Shanghai’s 25 million people at home for weeks to combat the worst outbreak
Too much PUBG will fry your eyes: study on Pakistanis
Gaming went up during lockdown, experts report
Alarm bells as new variant of Omicron detected, NCOC to reopen
PM Shehbaz issues directives and asks for a report from the ministry of health
Pakistan reports first case of Omicron sub-variant
NIH confirms presence of new sub-variant, urges people to follow social distancing protocols and get jabs
Beijing goes quiet as zero-Covid policy smothers capital
China's capital tightens Covid-19 lockdown after hundreds of infections in recent weeks, with 49 new cases on Monday
Beijing kicks off fresh round of Covid tests as Shanghai postpones crucial exams
China's capital shuts more bus routes and metro stations
Karachi Cholera hospitalisations: heat-spoiled food sickening children
Diarrhea cases rise, Cholera testing underway
Beijing returns to work after 5-day break on high alert for Covid
Transport officials have also asked ride hailing platforms to reduce activity in some parts of the city
Beijing closes dozens of subway stations as Covid controls tighten
Increased Covid restrictions in Shanghai have alarmed people in the capital, their city might be next.
