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.
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.
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"...
China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights due to Covid
The circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, led to the relinquishment by China PR of its hosting rights
North Korea confirms first Covid-19 death
Amid 'explosive' outbreak the nuclear-armed country reported its first Covid death
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...
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
New Zealand fully reopens to the world in August: Ardern
Visa extensions for around 20,000 migrants already in the country were also announced
Timeline: Pakistan’s Covid strains by each pandemic wave
Omicron latest in fifth wave
یورپ میں بغیر ماسک کے فضائی سفر کی اجازت
انتظامیہ کے مطابق تمام مسافر بغیر ماسک کے 16 مئی سے سفر کرسکیں گے۔
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
Some in Shanghai come out for air as Beijing resumes mass Covid tests
At least 20 new Covid deaths were reported on Monday, all in Shanghai
New Zealand opens its borders to 60 more countries
Maori cultural performers sang songs at the arrivals gate in Auckland and travellers were handed popular locally made chocolate bars
Covid treatments: still struggling for mass uptake
Wealthy countries have had far greater access to treatments against Covid than poorer nations.
Shanghai reports 12 new Covid deaths as frustrations boil over
The patients who died has an average age of 88, none has been vaccinated...
Covid-19 third leading cause of death again in 2021: US study
Highest overall death rate was recorded in the year since 2003..
World Bank planning new $170 bn crisis fund: Malpass
Bank's president says he is deeply concerned about developing countries facing sudden price increases for energy, fertilizer and food
India slams WHO over report claiming 4 million Covid deaths
Figure similar to those issued by the Lancet last month and a February study in the journal Science that calculated a Covid death toll of at least 3.2 million
Worldwide COVID cases surpass 500 mln as Omicron variant BA.2 surges
The rise of BA.2 has been blamed for recent surges in China as well as record infections in Europe
Shanghai vows punishment for Covid lockdown violators
Tally of new coronavirus cases in the Chinese commercial capital hits 25,000
Queen Elizabeth says Covid left 'one very tired and exhausted'
Britain's 95-year-old monarch tested positive for Covid in February
Djokovic vows to use tough experiences to fuel his season
20-times Grand Slam champion was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January
With 80% people vaccinated, Pakistan nears another Covid milestone
Country reports no death for fifth consecutive day
Covid increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: study
PARIS:People who have had Covid-19 have an increased risk of developing serious blood clots for up to six months...
China reports 20,000 daily Covid-19 cases, most since start of pandemic
Officials have detected a mutation of the highly transmissible Omicron variant near Shanghai
Deliberate infection trial finds Covid-19 symptoms don't indicate viral shedding
The findings underscore difficulty in preventing community infections as the WHO warns of a rise in cases
Singapore reopens borders after two-year Covid closure
Singapore fully reopened its borders to all vaccinated visitors Friday after a two-year coronavirus closure, with...
