covid

India looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue

The CEO of the world's biggest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India, said the company… Read More

WHO concerned over ‘incredibly low’ COVID, flu vaccination rates

Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting pressure on… Read More

Pakistan reports two suspected cases of new Covid variant

KARACHI: The Sindh health department has confirmed two cases of Covid-19 in passengers who had… Read More

No case of new coronavirus variant reported in Pakistan: health minister

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan said on Friday that Pakistan country had not… Read More

Mask mandates return at some US hospitals as COVID, flu jump

Hospitals in at least four US states have reinstated mask mandates amid a rise in… Read More

UK PM Sunak reportedly said ‘just let people die’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was quoted as saying the government should "just let people die"… Read More

Najib Razak in hospital with COVID

Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak has been admitted to a hospital after testing… Read More

New Zealand starts new tourism campaign as post-COVID visits lag

WELLINGTON: New Zealand is launching a new tourism campaign with Kiwi director and actor Taika… Read More

Scientists uncover COVID’s weakness

In a new paper published in the journal Viruses, research team from United States' University… Read More

US govt awards $45 million for long COVID clinics

The US government is awarding $45 million in grants to help clinics treating long COVID… Read More

Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking… Read More

UK govt launches legal fight over Covid-era messages

The UK government said on Thursday it will mount a legal challenge over the release… Read More

WHO chief hopes for ‘historic’ pandemic accord

A new pandemic accord under negotiation must be a "historic agreement" marking a dramatic shift… Read More

COVID caused brain damage in 2 babies infected during pregnancy

Researchers at the University of Miami reported on Thursday what they believe are the first… Read More

Pakistan’s Covid-19 positivity ratio stays above 2pc

ISLAMABAD: While Covid-19 positivity ratio continued to stay above two per cent in Pakistan, at… Read More

Chinese pray for health in Lunar New Year as COVID death toll rises

BEIJING: China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with its people praying for… Read More

China’s pessimistic Gen Z poses challenge for Xi post-COVID

SHANGHAI: The first weekend after COVID-19 restrictions ended last month, dozens of young Chinese jostled… Read More

Air travel recovers in China amid COVID infection worries

People in China are resuming travel ahead of the Lunar New Year, despite worries about… Read More

WHO urges travellers to wear masks as new COVID variant spreads

LONDON: Countries should consider recommending that passengers wear masks on long-haul flights, given the rapid… Read More

‘Life is moving forward’: China declares new COVID phase

China braced for a "new phase" in its battle against COVID-19 on Monday and financial… Read More