Dhaka inks non-disclosure vaccine deal with Beijing
May 19, 2021, at 12:06 am
Bangladesh has signed a non-disclosure agreement with China on purchasing Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine and producing it in Bangladesh, a senior minister said. The agreement was sent to the Bangladesh government two to three days ago.
Nepal needs emergency assistance: WHO
May 17, 2021, at 12:24 am
Nepal needs emergency assistance as the coronavirus cases continue to surge and deaths are mounting, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organisation's director-general, said during a press briefing.
Pakistan records 48 new COVID-19 deaths as nation observes Eid amid virus spread fear
May 14, 2021, at 05:07 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan has reported 48 more COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, media reports said on Friday, even as the country celebrated Eid for another year amid fear of the deadly virus.
Balochistan govt finding it difficult to implement Coronavirus related protocols
May 14, 2021, at 02:41 am
Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Tuesday said the BAP-led government is finding it difficult to implement the protocols needed to fight COVID-19.
US advises citizens not to travel to Nepal amid surging Covid-19 toll
May 13, 2021, at 09:29 pm
The United States has asked its citizens not to travel to Nepal amid exploding Covid-19 crisis in the Himalayan country. Nepal has almost touched 10,000 daily counts, reported The Kathmandu Post.
Conflicting Covid19 patient admission figures in Balochistan unmasks Pakistan's official versions
May 11, 2021, at 10:49 pm
The Balochistan government seems to be conflicted about the actual number of coronavirus patients admitted to various hospitals across the province, an episode exposing how Pakistan's actual picture of COVID-19 is grimmer than the official version.
US FDA authorizes Pfizer's Coronavirus vaccine for adolescents 12-15 Years of age
May 11, 2021, at 01:12 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a release that it has expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to administer to adolescents 12-15 years of age.
Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia tests COVID-19 negative
May 09, 2021, at 08:14 pm
Dhaka: Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia on Sunday tested negative for COVID-19, media reports said.
May 09, 2021, at 01:14 pm
It seems that religion has gripped Pakistan and been given more priority by people and authorities even at a time when the country is battling the dangerous wave of COVID-19.
Sri Lanka approves Pfizer vaccine, orders five million doses
May 09, 2021, at 04:18 am
Sri Lanka has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use and prepared a purchase order for five million doses, an official said.
COVID stings Pakistan: Islamabad seals Durand Line with Afghanistan
May 08, 2021, at 05:09 am
Islamabad: Pakistan this week sealed the Torkham land crossing with Afghanistan in an attempt to control the passage of new variants of the coronavirus into the country.
UN launches key initiative to protect seafarers’ human rights amid COVID-19 crisis
May 07, 2021, at 05:43 pm
New York: Around 200,000 cargo ship crew members are stranded at sea, beyond the length of their contracts due to COVID-19 restrictions, placing a major strain on their physical and mental health. New UN guidelines were published on Thursday, aimed at helping the industry better protect human rights at sea, as new COVID variants threaten to further delay crew turnover.
Pakistan records 4113 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
May 06, 2021, at 02:28 am
Islamabad: Pakistan, a country hit by COVID-19 pandemic, has registered 4,113 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, media reports said on Wednesday
Nepal's hospitals face oxygen supply shortage
May 05, 2021, at 08:50 pm
Kathmandu/Xinhua: Nepal's two major government-run hospitals based in capital Kathmandu have been facing oxygen supply shortage, authorities said.
Boris Johnson, Antony Blinken discuss pandemic, Afghanistan, Iran, China
May 05, 2021, at 02:18 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday discussed the coronavirus vaccines rollout, Afghanistan, Iran and China, the British government said.
Pandemic showcases need for partnerships: ECOSOC President
May 04, 2021, at 08:27 pm
New York: The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how all countries are connected, underscoring that global cooperation and solidarity are the only way out of the crisis, senior UN officials said on Monday during the annual Partnership Forum, organized by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Amid Covid-19 surge, Maldives faces tough choices
May 04, 2021, at 08:35 am
Almost 60 percent of beds in hospitals are occupied in the Greater Male region, the most densely populated area in the Maldives, and the daily case count of the coronavirus has already crossed 500, reported Raajje TV.
UK records another 1,907 coronavirus cases, 7 deaths
May 02, 2021, at 04:39 am
London/Xinhua: Another 1,907 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,418,530, according to official figures released Saturday.
Europe: COVID must spark rethink to prioritize ‘human lives’ over economic policies
May 01, 2021, at 06:42 pm
New York: The devastating impact of COVID-19 serves as a stark reminder that the European Union must “put human lives” above economic policy considerations, that privilege competition between EU Member States, an independent UN human rights expert said on Friday.
US airlifts emergency supplies to help India fight Covid-19 second wave
Apr 29, 2021, at 07:04 pm
Washington/IBNS: The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is mobilising assistance to help India tide over the second wave of Covid-19.
Emmanuel Macron to unveil phased plan to ease France's COVID-19 restrictions
Apr 29, 2021, at 05:53 pm
Paris/Xinhua: French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil a "progressive and phased" plan to relax the country's coronavirus rules on Friday, Prime Minister Jean Castex said here on Wednesday.
Nepal bans movement of people, vehicle in Kathmandu Valley
Apr 29, 2021, at 12:13 am
As Nepali’s capital Kathmandu continued to record a surge in the Covid-19 cases, the district administration has decided to restrict the movement of people and vehicle starting from Thursday this week, reported The Himalayan Times.
Bangladesh extends restrictions on movement for one week
Apr 29, 2021, at 12:00 am
Amid a continuous surge in Covid-19 cases, Bangladesh has decided to extend restrictions on the movement of people for one more week, reported The Daily Star.
Nepal records over 4,500 fresh nCoV cases
Apr 28, 2021, at 03:09 pm
Kathmandu/UNI: Nepal reported 4,524 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the third highest single day spike so far.
Govts on high alert after several countries detect Indian variant of coronavirus
Apr 28, 2021, at 04:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The authorities in Italy sounded alarm after Indian variant of coronavirus was discovered in a father and daughter who returned from India and similar cases have been reported from other parts of the world, including U.K., Japan, Fiji, media reports said.
Iraq: UN representative calls for ‘stronger protection measures’ after fatal fire in COVID hospital
Apr 27, 2021, at 05:44 pm
New York: The UN Special Representative in Iraq expressed “shock and pain” on Sunday over a deadly accident that befell a COVID-19 hospital in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.
No nationwide lockdown in Nepal now
Apr 27, 2021, at 03:07 am
The Nepal government has ruled out any immediate nationwide lockdown saying such measures cannot ultimately solve issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, The Himalayan Times reported.
Chinese mainland reports 13 new Covid-19 cases
Apr 25, 2021, at 02:52 pm
Beijing/Xinhua: The Chinese mainland on Saturday reported 13 new Covid-19 cases, all of which were imported, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Sunday.
UN-led aid convoy brings 23 tonnes of humanitarian goods across contact line in east Ukraine
Apr 25, 2021, at 05:26 am
New York: Twenty-three tonnes of urgently needed aid items have reached the eastern Ukrainian province around Donetsk, after a humanitarian convoy crossed the contact line into non-Government-controlled territory, the UN said on Friday.
US 'in touch' with India over Covid-19 crisis
Apr 24, 2021, at 11:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Joe Biden administration is working with the Indian officials and experts on ways to address the health crisis the country is battling due to the surge in Covid-19 cases.