As the Covid-19 positivity rate in Pakistan is on consistent rise, several cities of Punjab have resorted to a micro-smart lockdown to rein the spread of the pandemic. The Health Minister of Punjab province, Yasmin Rashid, said that the Covid-19 positivity rate witnessed a 12 per cent

Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said the test for admission to medical colleges will be held on April 2 next in compliance with health guidelines. He said: "Examinees will sit at a distance of 3 feet. Everyone has to wear a mask, and there’ll be

Bangladesh today confirmed 25 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,763. According to the Health authorities, 3,567 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

India's capital, Delhi, will begin randomised Covid tests at airports, bus stops and train stations amid what some experts say is a second wave. Mumbai, a financial hub and virus hotspot, ordered mandatory testing in busy areas earlier this week. Cases have surged in recent

Bangladesh today confirmed 18 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,738. According to the Health authorities, 3,554 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

Bangladesh today confirmed 30 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,720. According to the Health authorities, 2,809 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

Results from the long-awaited US trial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine are out and confirm that the shot is both safe and highly effective. More than 32,000 volunteers took part, mostly in America, but also in Chile and Peru. The vaccine was 79% effective against stopping

Sri Lanka under alleged Chinese pressure has approved the emergency use of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine (also known as BBIBP-CorV). The approval was granted by National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof.

Washington: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $500 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Bangladesh vaccinate 54 million people against COVID-19. The additional financing to the COVID-19 Emergency Response and

Bangladesh today confirmed 22 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,690. According to the Health authorities, 2,172 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

New Delhi: India has added 43,846 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, setting another highest daily-high in nearly four months, amid a worrying surge in Covid cases. The Coronavirus infection has prompted states like Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to

Pakistan's first lady Bushra Bibi on Saturday tested positive for coronavirus, hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan contracted the virus. Earlier in the day, it was reported that PM Imran Khan had tested positive for the virus and was currently in home isolation. He was

New Delhi: Nepal's Ambassador to India has described New Delhi's COVID-19 vaccination programme as 'wonderful'. Nilambar Acharya told Indian news agency ANI: "India's vaccine programme is wonderful. India is a vaccine power. We are thankful to India for a

Bangladesh today confirmed 26 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,668. According to the Health authorities, 1,868 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

New Delhi: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus, the country's top officer of health services has tweeted. Mr Khan has isolated himself at home, said Faisal Sultan, Special Assistant to the Pakistani PM on health services. "PM Imran Khan has

France and Poland have reintroduced partial lockdowns as both countries battle a sharp rise in Covid infections in recent weeks. Some 21 million people in 16 areas of France, including the capital Paris, are affected as the country fears a third wave. In Poland, non-essential shops,

Bangladesh reported the highest number of cases detected in a single day within the past three months as 2,187 people were diagnosed with the disease in last 24 hours.  The latest data showed a 10.45% infection rate and the number of total cases reached at 564,939 in the country.

Bangladesh today confirmed 11 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,608. According to the Health authorities, 1,865 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is safe, the health secretary has said, after some European nations paused its use amid concern over blood clots. Matt Hancock urged people to "listen to the regulators" and to "get the jab" as soon as they got the opportunity.

Bangladesh today confirmed 26 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,597. According to the Health authorities, 1,719 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the