Covid 19

POST-COVID CORE OUTCOME SET: ANTIDOTE TO POST-COVID CONDITION
Health 16 Aug, 2021
POST-COVID CORE OUTCOME SET: ANTIDOTE TO POST-COVID CONDITION
On Thursday, August 12, 2021, the International Severe Acute Respiratory and emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC)...
Citizens Over 65 to Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
Health Updated 15 Feb, 2021
Citizens Over 65 to Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
Asad Umar has announced that citizens above 65 can now register for the vaccine by messaging 1166.
Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry from 20 Countries Including Pakistan
News Updated 10 Feb, 2021
Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry from 20 Countries Including Pakistan
In efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Kingdom suspends flights from 20 countries.
Sindh Initiates Phase 1 of COVID-19 Inoculation Drive
Health 03 Feb, 2021
Sindh Initiates Phase 1 of COVID-19 Inoculation Drive
Sindh is set to start the first phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive from the 3rd of February.
Fawad Chaudhry States COVID-19 Inoculation Will be Free
Health Updated 09 Jan, 2021
Fawad Chaudhry States COVID-19 Inoculation Will be Free
The Minister for Science and Technology has said that COVID-19 vaccines shall be free of cost for the Pakistani population.
How We Can Celebrate the New Year With SOPs
Health Updated 31 Dec, 2020
How We Can Celebrate the New Year With SOPs
Here's how we don't have to miss out on celebrating going into 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic.
Sindh Education Minister Suggests Delay in Schools Reopening
Health Updated 24 Dec, 2020
Sindh Education Minister Suggests Delay in Schools Reopening
Saeed Ghani discloses that he does not think schools' will reopen from January.
Faisal Sultan Urges People to Follow SOPs Despite Vaccine News
Health Updated 17 Dec, 2020
Faisal Sultan Urges People to Follow SOPs Despite Vaccine News
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr. Faisal Sultan, implores people to continue following SOPs.
Private Sector Allowed to Import COVID-19 Vaccine
Health Updated 16 Dec, 2020
Private Sector Allowed to Import COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Nausheen Hamid has clarified that DRAP will monitor the entire vaccine process being imported by the private sector.
Sanam Jung, Mahira Khan Among Celebrities Who Tested Positive
Health Updated 14 Dec, 2020
Sanam Jung, Mahira Khan Among Celebrities Who Tested Positive
Celebrities have been reporting positive COVID-19 tests recently amid the troublesome second wave of the pandemic.
Pakistan Closely Reaching 10% Coronavirus Positivity Rate
Health 07 Dec, 2020
Pakistan Closely Reaching 10% Coronavirus Positivity Rate
Pakistan's rapidly growing COVID-19 cases calls for alarm.
Government Launches Radio Schools for Distance Learning
News 05 Dec, 2020
Government Launches Radio Schools for Distance Learning
The government has decided to launch radio schools and education portals for students studying remotely.
Karachi's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Highest in Country
Health 04 Dec, 2020
Karachi's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Highest in Country
Karachi's Covid-19 positivity rate is reportedly at an alarming high.
Most COVID-19 Cases Spread From Asymptomatic Patients
Health 24 Nov, 2020
Most COVID-19 Cases Spread From Asymptomatic Patients
It has been recently reported that more coronavirus cases are spreading at a rather alarming rate from people with no symptoms.
Lethal Covid-19 Strain Undetected, Lasts Longer
Health Updated 19 Nov, 2020
Lethal Covid-19 Strain Undetected, Lasts Longer
A newer, more lethal COVID-19 strain has been detected, which doesn't show up in tests & lasts longer according to recent reports.
PM Approves Funds for Purchase of Potential COVID-19 Vaccines
Health 16 Nov, 2020
PM Approves Funds for Purchase of Potential COVID-19 Vaccines
PM Imran Khan approves funds allocated to the advanced purchase of COVID-19 vaccines.
Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccines to Enter Markets Soon
Health Updated 13 Nov, 2020
Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccines to Enter Markets Soon
News of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine has spread across the globe with it being expected to enter markets soon!
PM Khan: Pakistan Cannot Afford Another Lockdown
Health Updated 10 Nov, 2020
PM Khan: Pakistan Cannot Afford Another Lockdown
PM Imran Khan has emphasised the necessity to follow SOPs for Pakistan's economy as it cannot afford another lockdown.
Height of Positivity: Covid Cases Near 5%
Health 08 Nov, 2020
Height of Positivity: Covid Cases Near 5%
Coronavirus is running rampant with a potentially threatening second wave as cases amount to a 5% positivity rate.
Why We Need to Prevent a Second Wave
Health Updated 06 Nov, 2020
Why We Need to Prevent a Second Wave
If we remember the anxiety of COVID-19 in March of this year, here are a few things to keep in mind in order to avoid anxiety.
Several Restaurants Sealed Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Health Updated 05 Nov, 2020
Several Restaurants Sealed Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Several restaurants in Sindh and Punjab have been sealed due to SOPs not being followed.
Covid-19 Rise: Pakistan to Continue with Standard SOPs
Health 04 Nov, 2020
Covid-19 Rise: Pakistan to Continue with Standard SOPs
Covid-19 is spreading in Pakistan, with SOPs being enforced time and time again. Can the country evade a second lockdown?
Punjab Education Minister Stands By Decision To Keep Schools Open
Health Updated 02 Nov, 2020
Punjab Education Minister Stands By Decision To Keep Schools Open
Punjab Education Minister, Murad Raas, stands by the governments decision to keep schools open despite rise of COVID-19.
Pakistan Headed Into Another 'Smart Lockdown'
Health 29 Oct, 2020
Pakistan Headed Into Another 'Smart Lockdown'
As COVID-19 cases are on the prowl, lockdown measures have been implemented with a curfew being imposed.
Farwa Ali Kazmi Tests Covid Positive
Health Updated 29 Oct, 2020
Farwa Ali Kazmi Tests Covid Positive
Model Farwa Ali Kazmi tests positive for COVID 19 according to her social media platform.
Covid On The Rise
Health 14 Oct, 2020
Covid On The Rise
A second wave of COVID has been predicted in Pakistan as cases have substantially increased.
The Fear of a Second Wave of COVID 19
Health Updated 08 Oct, 2020
The Fear of a Second Wave of COVID 19
PM Imran Khan has issued a warning to practice caution to avoid an impending second wave during the winters.
As COVID Cases Increase Karachi Goes Into 'Smart Lockdown'
Health 03 Oct, 2020
As COVID Cases Increase Karachi Goes Into 'Smart Lockdown'
Citizens fear that a second wave of coronavirus may call for an imposed lockdown.
Primary Schools to Open From the 30th of September
News Updated 29 Sep, 2020
Primary Schools to Open From the 30th of September
The Minister for Education, Shafqat Mahmood, has announced the opening of primary schools to open from the 30th of September.
Umrah to Resume in October
Health Updated 23 Sep, 2020
Umrah to Resume in October
Saudi Arabia, who has been observing strict SOPs since the start of the pandemic, is gradually resuming the Umrah Pilgrimage.