Beijing shuts parks, museums as China’s Covid-19 cases rise
On Tuesday, it emerged that Beijing shut parks, shopping malls, and museums as China fights a spike in cases. The move deepened concerns about its economy and dampened hopes for a quick.
China rolls out first inhalable COVID vaccine
In what is believed to be a world’s first, Shanghai, China’s commercial capital, introduced a new type of COVID-19 vaccine that would be inhaled rather than administer via injection. In addition to.
‘Wildlife populations plunge 69pc’: WWF
According to a report released by World Wide Fund, wild populations of monitored animal species have plummeted nearly 70 percent in the last 50 years. Marco Lambertini, director general of WWF International,.
Swedish scientist wins Nobel Prize in medicine
It emerged on Monday that Swedish scientist Svante Paabo has won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries “concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution”. “Through.
Malaria spreading fast in flood-hit areas: Officials
Karachi: On September 21, officials stated that Malaria cases were rampant in Pakistan’s flood-ravaged regions, with the death toll from diseases reaching 324. They also noted that the situation might get out.
“End of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight”: WHO chief
On September 14, the head of the World Health Organization said that the world has never been in a better position to end the COVID-19 pandemic. He also urged nations to keep.
Karachi reports 7 deaths from dengue fever
According to the Sindh Health Department, at least seven people had died due to dengue fever in the last 24 hours. A report issued by the provincial health department today said that.
Dengue outbreak pervades across Pakistan
As per the reports, Pakistan is continuing to register more and more dengue virus cases daily, with panic and fear spreading among the public as a shortage of fever medicines has also.
Germany to drop COVID mask requirement
Berlin: On September 6, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach announced that Germany would soon drop mask requirements on commercial flights introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision came after flagship airline Lufthansa (LHAG.DE).
CanSino’s COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency approval
Hong Kong: On Sept 4, China’s CanSino Biologics Inc (6185.HK) said that its recently developed COVID-19 vaccine had been approved by the country’s drug regulator for emergency use as a booster. “The.
Covid-19 hits China’s tech hub
Shenzhen: On Sept 2, the main districts of Chinese tech hub Shenzhen shut down public transport and extended curbs on public activities as cities across China battled COVID-19 outbreaks. Six districts comprising.
Policemen on polio duty martyred in Tank attack
Tank: Two police personnel, deployed on polio campaign duty, were martyred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank by the firing of unidentified men. The incident happened in Kot Azam, Tank district. “Two gunmen.
France reports more than 2000 monkeypox cases
Paris: On Aug 2, health minister Francois Braun said that a total of 2,171 people had been infected with monkeypox in France. Braun told parliament that France was one of the first.
Cyprus records its first monkeypox case: Health Ministry
Nicosia: On Aug 2, Cyprus recorded its first case of monkeypox, the island’s health ministry said on Tuesday. The infected man was 40 and had been traveling recently, the ministry said in.
NIH releases health measures against Covid-19
On Sunday, the National Institute of Health, Islamabad (NIH) advised strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), including mask wearing and social distancing during Muharram gatherings. Pakistan reported only a single death.
Spain reports second monkeypox-related death
Madrid: On July 30, Spain reported its second monkeypox-related death. This is thought to be Europe’s second death from the disease and only the third outside of Africa. According to a World.
Pakistan detects fresh polio case in North Waziristan
Islamabad: The Ministry of Health confirmed on Wednesday that Pakistan reported another wild poliovirus case in the North Waziristan district, taking this year’s overall tally to 14. The Pakistan Polio Laboratory at.
Bavarian Nordic in talks to expand monkeypox vaccine output
London: On July 25, Bavarian Nordic (BAVA.CO) CEO stated that the company was in talks to potentially expand production capacity. The Copenhagen-based vaccine maker has a vaccine that goes by the brand.
Japan detects first monkeypox case
Tokyo: On July 25, Japan detected its first case of the monkeypox virus in Tokyo, the capital’s governor said on Monday. The infected person is a man in his 30s who returned.
China approves Genuine Biotech’s HIV drug for COVID patients
Beijing: On July 25, China gave conditional approval to domestic firm Genuine Biotech’s Azvudine pill to treat certain adult patients with COVID-19, adding another oral treatment option against the coronavirus. The Azvudine.
Pakistan’s COVID-19 positivity ratio reaches five-month high
On Tuesday, Pakistan recorded the highest COVID-19 positivity ratio of 5.46% during a single day after a gap of five months, the National Institute of Health (NIH) data showed. The last time.
COVID-19 remains a global health emergency: WHO
London: On July 12, the World Health Organization said that COVID-19 would remain a global emergency, nearly 2-1/2 years after it was first declared. The Emergency Committee, made up of independent experts,.
NCOC releases new guidelines for Eid ul Adha
Islamabad: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday issued fresh instructions for Eid ul Adha as coronavirus cases climb across the country. COVID cases witnessed a spike in the mid.
Covid-19 positivity rate surges
On July 4, Pakistan recorded 675 fresh coronavirus cases as the national positivity rate reached 4.61 percent. Official data from the National Institute of Health (NIH) showed that two people succumbed to.
Karachi, Hyderabad witness steady increase in COVID-19 cases
According to the data from the National Institute of Health (NIH) shown on Monday, the positivity ratio of COVID-19 cases in Karachi and Hyderabad, once again, crossed 10% amid a steady increase.
France to start vaccination against monkeypox
Paris: On May 24, France’s health authority said that it proposed starting a targeted vaccination campaign against monkeypox. “At-risk adults who have been in contact with a patient with confirmed monkeypox should.
Czech Republic reports monkeypox case
Prague: On May 24, the Czech Republic detected its first case of monkeypox in a woman returning from a festival in Belgium. According to officials, the patient was being treated at Prague’s.
No diagnostic facility available for Monkeypox in Pakistan
In the face of the threat of a Monkeypox outbreak in Pakistan, authorities from the federal health ministry warned there are currently no diagnostic tests available for the virus.
The government is attempting.
No evidence of monkeypox virus being mutated: WHO
The World Health Organization on Monday asserted that there was no evidence that the monkeypox virus has mutated. A senior executive at the U.N. agency endorsed the statement noting the rise of.
WHO calls for emergency meeting amidst monkeypox outbreak
London: On May 20, The World Health Organization hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the recent outbreak of monkeypox. It is a viral infection more common in the west and.