Pakistan recorded another 21 deaths and 1021 new infections from the coronavirus pandemic in the last 24 hours (Tuesday), showed the statistics released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday morning. After adding the new cases, the number of total infections now stands at 1,260,669. However, the overall death toll surged to […]
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Pakistan records a major decline in COVID-19 cases since June 21
On Monday, Pakistan recorded the lowest number of single-day infections, since June 21. According to the statistics released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan reported 18 deaths and 689 new cases in the last 24 hours. After adding the new cases, the number of total infections now stands at 1,259,648. However, the […]
Dr Yasmin inaugurates dengue field hospital at Expo Center
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid inaugurated a 280-bed dengue field hospital at Expo Center on Sunday. She also visited different units of the field hospital to see the arrangements. Special Secretary Ajmal Bhatti and Consultant Asad Aslam Khan gave detailed briefing to the minister about the arrangements. The minister met doctors and staff […]
Pakistan reports 955 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths
On Friday, Pakistan again recorded less than 1000 COVID-19 cases. According to the statistics released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan has reported 29 coronavirus deaths and 955 new cases in the last 24 hours (Friday). However, the overall death toll surged to 28,087. After adding the new cases, the number of […]
NCOC: 1,453 new cases, 46 deaths in last 24 hours
ISLAMABAD: NCOC has reported 46 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours (Wednesday), taking the overall number of deaths to 28,032. According to data released by the National Command and Operation Center,1,453 new cases were administered yesterday. After adding the new cases, the number of total infections now stood at 1,255,321. Statistics 7 Oct 21: […]
COVID ratio in Pakistan remains below 5% for fifth consecutive day
ISLAMABAD: After a deadly fourth wave of coronavirus, Pakistan reported a positivity ratio below 5% for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday. According to the National Command and Operation Centre’s (NCOC) data, about 2,333 new infections emerged during the last 24 hours after 51,139 tests were taken, taking the total caseload to 1,230,238 across the […]
Umer Shari to travel US for treatment this week: Zareen Umer
KARACHI: Zareen Umer, the wife of Pakistani actor and comedian Umer Sharif, said on Tuesday that Umer Sharif might travel to the US for medical treatment this week. Zareen Umer said that without the help of the federal government, it would have been difficult to obtain a US visa. She said that the federal government […]
US working on plan to reopen to fully-vaccinated foreigners
0 The United States, which closed its borders to much of the world as the pandemic took hold, plans eventually to begin allowing fully vaccinated foreigners back in, a White House official said Wednesday. President Joe Biden’s administration, recognizing the importance of international travel, wants to reopen to visitors from abroad in a “safe and […]
England to drop quarantine rule for fully jabbed arrivals from France
The UK government said late Wednesday it will ease English entry rules requiring arrivals from France to quarantine even if they are fully vaccinated, following its latest review of travel curbs. The change — which will come into effect at 4:00 am (0300 GMT) on Sunday — puts France back on England’s so-called “amber” list […]
New York is first US city to mandate vaccines for restaurants, gyms
New York will become the first major US city to require proof of vaccination for people attending indoor venues such as restaurants, gyms and shows, under a plan announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday. The announcement comes as public bodies and private businesses in the United States step up vaccine requirements as the country […]