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Disadvantaged former smokers are more likely to use e-cigarettes to quit: Study

People from lower socioeconomic groups in England have higher rates of e-cigarette use compared with more affluent groups among those who have quit smoking, according to a new UCL-led stu ...

Chinese mainland reports 3 new imported COVID-19 cases

Beijing/Xinhua: The Chinese mainland reported three new imported COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,786, the National Health Commission said on Wedne ...

Six COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland

Beijing/Xinhua: Six COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery on the Chinese mainland Tuesday, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday.

COVID-19 peak might be reached by end of July: Pakistan PM warns

Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Monday warned his countrymen that the peak of COVID-19 cases might be reached by the end of July or at the beginning of August.

Former Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi tests COVID-19 positive 

Islamabad:  Former prime minister and PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has tested positive for COVID-19, media reports said.

China Records 4 New COVID-19 Cases, No Related Deaths in Past 24 Hours - Authorities

Beijing/Sputnik: China has registered four new coronavirus cases across the country over the past 24 hours, with no people having died of the disease, the National Health Commission said. ...

Zero Active Coronavirus Cases in New Zealand First Time Since February - Health Ministry

Moscow/Sputnik: There are no more active coronavirus cases in New Zealand, the country’s Ministry of Health announced on Monday.

Iran reports 2,364 new coronavirus cases, 171,789 in total

Tehran/Xinhua: Iran's confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 171,789 on Sunday after an overnight registration of 2,364 new infections, official IRNA news agency reported.

Pakistan: COVID-19 death toll crosses 2000-mark

Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded over 2000 deaths due to COVID-19, media reports said on Sunday.