Tag: #COVID_19
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Opposition’s immature attitude to put lives, economy at risk: Ali Muhammad Khan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan Friday asked the opposition parties to show political maturity as their selfish immature behaviour has been put both the lives and national economy at stake. Talking to a Private news channel, he warned that the situation could be further alarming and Covid-19 would cast…
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Covid-19 dampens holiday cheer for Black small businesses
Los Angeles, Nov 27 (AFP/APP):It’s been a rough year for Black-owned small businesses in the United States, and the latest surge in coronavirus cases suggests a festive season without much celebration. “Black Friday” normally kicks off the holiday shopping season the morning after Thanksgiving. But rising coronavirus cases have prompted fresh restrictions in Los Angeles…
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Bilawal tested COVID-19 positive
KARACHI, Nov 26 (APP):Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has tested positive for the coronavirus here on Thursday. “I have tested positive for COVID-19 and I am self-isolating with mild symptoms,” he stated this while informing his followers on his twitter handle and other social media platforms. He said that he would continue…
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19 deaths, 720 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab on Thursday
LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP):The second wave of coronavirus claimed 19 more lives on Thursday while 720 new cases were reported in Punjab. According to spokesperson of Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare department, the number of coronavirus cases in the province reached 116,506, while so far the total number of deaths in the province has been…
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CDA to start open air cinema
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP):Capital Development Authority (CDA) has devised a project to provide the facility of an open air cinema to the citizens of Islamabad. The project will be completed while considering the danger of coronavirus pandemic and it would be an international standard cinema. CDA chairman said that citizens would enjoy movies along with…
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South Korea virus cases hit highest level since March
Seoul, Nov 26 (AFP/APP):South Korea reported its highest daily number of coronavirus cases since March on Thursday, with a surge of new infections sparking fears of a major third wave. Officials announced 583 new cases after several weeks of fresh infections ranging between around 100 and 300. The latest cases have mostly been clusters at…
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Over 2,400 US Covid deaths in 24 hours, a six-month high: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Nov 26 (AFP/APP):The United States on Wednesday registered more than 2,400 deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally — the highest daily toll in six months as the Thanksgiving holiday began. At 8:30pm (0030 GMT Thursday), the country had recorded a total of 262,080 Covid deaths, up by…
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COVID-19 2nd Wave: Pakistan records 40 deaths in a single day
According to the report of Baghi TV, the second wave of corona virus is going on in Pakistan and it is continuously accelerating. In the last 24 hours, 40 deaths have been reported from corona while 3306 new patients have emerged. According to the NCOC, the total number of deaths from corona in Pakistan has…
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Pandemic or not, people must stay active: WHO
Geneva, Nov 26 (AFP/APP):The coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for not getting enough exercise, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that even before the crisis many were getting too little physical activity. In an update of its physical activity guidelines, the UN health agency stressed that exercise was vital to physical and mental health,…
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Covid vaccines: Why the safety process reassures experts
Washington, Nov 26 (AFP/APP):Covid-19 vaccine emergency approvals are around the corner, makers are preparing to ship millions of doses — and experts are trying to reassure the public that the record-breaking speed of development hasn’t compromised safety. One statistic that is key to these persuasive efforts is that almost all side effects from vaccines occur…