Trump says US has made 'Tremendous' progress on COVID-19 therapeutics
Apr 07, 2020, at 01:12 pm
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: US President Donald Trump during a press briefing said the United States has made progress developing therapeutics for the novel oronavirus (COVID-19).
New Zealand offers COVID-19 mental health support
Apr 07, 2020, at 12:52 pm
Wellington/Xinhua/UNI: A range of support is being rolled out across New Zealand to help people look after their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Minister David Clark said on Tuesday.
How can the world counter COVID-19 online? UN issues hackers’ challenge to CodeTheCurve
Apr 07, 2020, at 12:13 pm
New York/IBNS: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is inviting young innovators, data scientists and designers throughout the world – especially those whose schools have closed due to COVID-19 - to join a month-long hackathon to come up with digital solutions to the global pandemic.
Rights experts warn against discrimination in COVID-19 response
Apr 07, 2020, at 11:57 am
New York/IBNS: Fearing a needless increase in COVID-19 deaths due to discrimination, UN independent human rights experts on Monday called for Governments to commit to racial equity and equality in their response to the pandemic.
COVID-19: World leaders wish Boris Johnson speedy recovery
Apr 07, 2020, at 10:42 am
London/IBNS: Several world leaders wished British PM Boris Johnson as he was admitted to the intensive care unit after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
COVID-19: London Mayor Sadiq Khan prays for PM Boris Johnson's swift recovery
Apr 07, 2020, at 10:15 am
London/IBNS: London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Tuesday wished 'swift recovery' of COVID-19 infected UK PM Boris Johnson who was shifted to intensive care at a hospital here late Monday night.
Boris Johnson moved to intensive care unit after his condition worsens from Covid-19
Apr 07, 2020, at 01:32 am
London/IBNS: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has tested positive for Covid-19, has been shifted to the intensive care unit of the hospital after his condition worsened, the Downing Street has said. He was admitted to hospital yesterday.
Pakistan continues to witness major surge in COVID-19 cases, doctors protest in pockets
Apr 06, 2020, at 07:21 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Amid reports of improper implementation of policies by PM Imran Khan-led government, Pakistan continues to witness a major surge in the number of COVID-19 patients with the figure on Monday touching 3520, media reports said.
Bangladesh reports 35 new COVID-19 cases, 123 in total
Apr 06, 2020, at 05:54 pm
Dhaka/Xinhua/UNI: A total of 35 new cases of the COVID-19 were reported from the capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country in the last 24 hours as of 8:00 a.m. local time Monday, Abul Kalam Azad, director general for Health Services in Bangladesh, told journalists here at a press conference.
Bangladesh: Death toll due to COVID-19 touches 13
Apr 06, 2020, at 02:19 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Recording four new deaths, Bangladesh has now registered 13 COVID-10 related deaths, media reports said on Monday.
More than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Turkey over 24 Hours: Health Minister
Apr 06, 2020, at 01:19 pm
Ankara/Sputnik/UNI: More than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 and 73 more deaths have been reported in Turkey over the past 24 hours, the country’s Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca announced on Sunday.
Japan's Abe to declare state of emergency as COVID-19 cases surge
Apr 06, 2020, at 01:15 pm
TokyoXinhua/UNI: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning to declare a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak in Japan, due to the recent surging COVID-19 cases in Tokyo and other large cities, government sources said Monday.
Afghanistan's COVID-19 cases jump to 367 over 24 hours, death toll at 7: Health Ministry
Apr 06, 2020, at 12:35 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The number of people infected with COVID-19 in Afghanistan rose by 30 to 367, seven patients have died in the past 24 hours, the country's Health Ministry said on Monday.
5.57 mln Hubei people return to work
Apr 05, 2020, at 08:47 pm
Wuhan/Xinhua/UNI: Around 5.57 million people in central China's Hubei Province, hit hard by the novel coronavirus outbreak, had returned to work by Friday, according to the provincial department of human resources and social security.
COVID-19 cases exceed 5,000 in Russia
Apr 05, 2020, at 08:44 pm
Moscow/Xinhua/UNI: Russia has registered 5,389 COVID-19 cases covering most of the regions as of Sunday, up by 658 from the previous day, official data showed.
Apr 05, 2020, at 07:42 pm
Lahore/IBNS: With several youth losing jobs amid lockdown imposed by PM Imran Khan-led government to combat COVID-19 outbreak, their family members on Sunday protested outside Punjab Governor Mohammad Sarwar's resident in Lahore.
UAE central bank adopts $70Bln worth program to support economy amid COVID-19 crisis
Apr 05, 2020, at 03:29 pm
Moscow/Sputnik:The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) said on Sunday it had rolled out a set of capital and liquidity relief measures worth a total of 256 billion UAE dirham ($69.7 billion) to support the country's economy and banking sector throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Daniel murder:HC ruling on quashing of death sentence to be challenged in SC, says Qureshi
Apr 05, 2020, at 03:19 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has assured the United States that his government would challenge the Sindh High Court's ruling of quashing the death sentence of the main accused in the Daniel Pearl murder case.
Apr 04, 2020, at 04:24 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan is witnessing a mammoth surge in the number of COVID-19 infected patients and experts are now highlighting that it might be PM Imran Khan's lack of experience in dealing with a crisis that has left the nation struggling against the disease which might eventually decay its already bleeding economy.
Coronavirus restrictions hamper aid access for Sudanese in need
Apr 04, 2020, at 01:59 pm
New York/IBNS: The United Nations and its partners are putting in place alternative plans to ensure the continuity of humanitarian assistance in Sudan, as measures taken by the Government to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are having an impact on aid access, deliveries and services.
UN chief urges unity in mobilizing ‘every ounce of energy’ to defeat coronavirus pandemic
Apr 04, 2020, at 01:53 pm
New York/IBNS: There should be only one fight in our world today, the United Nations Secretary-General said on Friday, issuing a loud clarion call to join “our shared battle against COVID-19”.
Nepal confirms three new COVID-19 cases
Apr 04, 2020, at 01:51 pm
Kathmandu/IBNS: At a time when the world is witnessing a surge in the number of Coronavirus incidents, Nepal on Saturday confirmed three new COVID-19 cases.
Political prisoners should be among first released in pandemic response, says UN rights chief
Apr 04, 2020, at 01:50 pm
New York/IBNS: The decision by many Governments to release prisoners to slow the transmission of new coronavirus, was welcomed on Friday by the UN’s top rights official, Michelle Bachelet.
Delta Airlines applies for US aid amid expectations of a 90 pc drop revenue - CEO
Apr 04, 2020, at 12:23 pm
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: Delta Airlines applied for relief under the recently passed 2 trillion dollar CARES Act and is braced for a second quarter in which revenue is expected to fall 90 percent, Chief Executive Ed Bastian said in a memo to employees.
Canadian military deploying to Quebec to assist with COVID-19 containment - Statement
Apr 04, 2020, at 12:18 pm
Toronto/Sputnik/UNI: The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be deployed to the northern part of the province of Quebec to assist with efforts to contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Department of National Defense confirmed in a statement to Sputnik.
US performs record 1.4 million COVID-19 tests - Pence
Apr 04, 2020, at 12:16 pm
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: US Vice President Mike Pence said in a press briefing that 1.4 million tests have already been done in the country to detect the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
UK confirms 38,168 COVID-19 cases, Britons urged to stick to social distancing
Apr 04, 2020, at 12:14 pm
London/Xinhua/UNI: The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Britain reached 38,168 as of Friday morning, an increase of 4,450 in 24 hours, according to the lastest figure from the Department of Health and Social Care.
COVID-19: Bangladesh to bring back stranded citizens once situation improves
Apr 04, 2020, at 12:10 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The Bangladesh government is keeping close watch on its citizens, who remained stranded abroad due to outbreak of Covid-19, Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Chinese man sentenced to 18 months in prison for obstructing COVID-19 prevention, treatment
Apr 04, 2020, at 11:49 am
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: A court in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, on Friday sentenced a man to 18 months in jail for obstructing the prevention and treatment of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
COVID-19 lays bare the bleeding face of Pakistan administration, economy
Apr 03, 2020, at 07:29 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: The growing COVID-19 cases in Pakistan are not only unveiling the collapsing healthcare system of the South Asian nation but hinting that the economy will also slow in the upcoming days to leave common men bleeding.