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Islamabad: At a time when several countries, including neighboring India, have announced lock down to combat COVID 19, Pakistan PM Imran Khan seems to be still hesitant towards taking the move even as the number of Coronavirus infected cases in the nation crossed 1000 on Wednesday. more
UN in Nigeria strengthens COVID-19 containment and care, mobilizes $2 million for key support to Government

New York/IBNS: The United Nations system in Nigeria has mobilized $2 million to help the Government’s efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and care for those in the West African ...

COVID-19: Lockdown across India, in line with WHO guidance

New York : India’s decision to impose a 21-day lockdown, which was announced on Tuesday, comes after a call from the UN health agency, WHO, for the country to take “aggressive ...

Amidst pandemic, now is the time for action to also beat tuberculosis, urges WHO

New York : As countries across the world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Health agency reminded everyone on Tuesday, World Tuberculosis Day 2020, that TB remains the world&rsqu ...

New Zealand declares state of emergency after 50 new COVID-19 cases confirmed

Wellington/Xinhua: A state of emergency has been declared on Wednesday in New Zealand after 50 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the country.  

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil exceeds 2,000, death toll at 46 - Ministry

Buenos Aires/Sputnik: The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Brazil has exceeded 2,200 people, 46 people have died, the country's Health Minist ...

Greta Thunberg says she is showing symptoms of COVID 19

Stockholm: Climate change activist Greta Thunberg , who recently travelled to Europe, on Tuesday said she is self-isolating after she is suspecting that she might be suffering from COVID ...

Coronavirus update: WHO and world football launch ‘kick out coronavirus’ campaign, as millions sign up to WhatsApp helpline

New York : A new awareness-raising campaign, led by the world’s top football stars, called ‘Pass the message to kick out coronavirus’, was launched on Monday by the UN h ...

Brazil reports 1,891 cumulative cases of COVID-19, 34 deaths

Rio de Janeiro/Xinhua: Brazil has registered 1,891 COVID-19 cases, with 34 deaths, its Health Ministry said Monday.

Pakistan: COVID 19 outbreak leaves doctor dead, reports of 'dirty' condition of Taftan camps emerge

Islamabad: At a time when reports are emerging that PM Imran Khan-led government is failing to implement proper measures needed to fight Coronavirus in Pakistan, a doctor from Gilgit Balt ...