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NIH confirms nine new Corona cases in last week

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):Health officials on Tuesday said that nine new coronavirus cases were reported during the last week across the country. As per data shared by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the case positivity ratio was 0.33 percent while no patient was in critical condition. No death was reported from the coronavirus while… Continue reading NIH confirms nine new Corona cases in last week

NIH confirms six new Corona cases in last week

ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (APP):Health officials on Tuesday said that six new coronavirus cases were reported during the last week across the country. As per data shared by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the case positivity ratio was 0.16 percent while no patient was in critical condition. No death was reported from the coronavirus while… Continue reading NIH confirms six new Corona cases in last week

UN chief calls for defending women’s rights

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 8 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said in a message released Monday on the eve of International Women’s Day that the world “cannot emerge from the (coronavirus) pandemic with the clock spinning backwards on gender equality”. The UN chief highlighted the contribution that women have made to ending the pandemic, hailed… Continue reading UN chief calls for defending women’s rights

G77 urges ‘decisive action’ for equitable distribution of vaccines

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (APP): Pakistan, in its capacity as Chairman of the developing countries Group of 77, has called for ensuring vaccine equity to defeat the coronavirus pandemic globally, highlighting the fact that while two in three people in rich countries have already been vaccinated, only one in eight received vaccination in poor countries.… Continue reading G77 urges ‘decisive action’ for equitable distribution of vaccines

Fawad condoles Senator Rehman Malik’s demise

Fawad condoles Senator Rehman Malik's demise

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday condoled the demise of Senator Rehman Malik and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in eternal peace,. Rehman Malik had breathed his last yesterday due to coronavirus complications here. “Rehman Malik passed away – Inna Lillah e Wa Inna Elah-e-Rajaioon… Continue reading Fawad condoles Senator Rehman Malik’s demise

Coronavirus claims 10 more lives, 1,052 new cases reported in Punjab

LAHORE, Feb 07 (APP): Coronavirus claimed 10 more lives and infected 1,052 people in Punjab during the last 24 hours. In a press statement issued here on Monday, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD)Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch said the death toll reached 13,249 while the total numberof cases were recorded 489,701 and recoveries 459,727. He… Continue reading Coronavirus claims 10 more lives, 1,052 new cases reported in Punjab

1,270 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in capital

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Health officials on Sunday said that 1,270 new Coronavirus cases were reported in the federal capital during the last 24 hours. According to an official of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), as many as 1,555 cases were reported on Saturday while 1,550 cases were reported on Friday.He said so far… Continue reading 1,270 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in capital

No fake entry in corona vaccination record: health deptt

LAHORE, Jan 27 (APP): Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) Punjab Imran Sikandar Baloch Thursday rejected the news item telecast on a private news channel regarding the record of corona vaccine given to the deceased in the province. In a statement issued on Thursday, he said that the NADRA and NCOC had blocked the… Continue reading No fake entry in corona vaccination record: health deptt

NCOC discusses new NPIs to contain coronavirus spike

NCOC discusses new NPIs to contain coronavirus spike

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Monday discussed a new set of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to contain the spike in coronavirus cases in the country. It was decided that the new NPIs would be implemented by the provinces in next 48 hours after consultations with all the stakeholders. The NCOC… Continue reading NCOC discusses new NPIs to contain coronavirus spike

Asad Umar advises people to help check spread of current Covid19 wave

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar and Chairman National Command Operation Center (NCOC) once again advised people to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for saving themselves from Coronavirus (Covid-19) which is currently spreading fast in the country. Addressing a prize distribution ceremony to recognize the services of… Continue reading Asad Umar advises people to help check spread of current Covid19 wave

Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics: WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a new international accord on tackling pandemics, following the emergence of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus. During a special session of the World Health Assembly In Geneva on Monday, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the new variant “underlines just… Continue reading Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics: WHO chief

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