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Pakistan records 2,700 coronavirus cases; Punjab province crosses 1,000-mark

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's coronavirus cases rose to 2,708 on Saturday with the number of patients in the Punjab province, which accounts for more than half of the country's total population, crossing…

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COVID-19: New York state records 562 deaths, highest number in single day; total tally at 2,935

NEW YORK: The New York State reported its highest number of 562 COVID-19 deaths in a single day, with a person dying almost every two-and-a-half minutes, as Governor Andrew Cuomo…

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About 50 employees of Australian airline ‘Qantas’ infected with COVID-19

CANBERRA: Some 50 staff members from Australian flag carrier Qantas and its subsidiary airline, Jetstar, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a company official said on Saturday. The latest…

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China lost 95 police officers, 46 medical staff in fight against coronavirus

BEIJING: Ninety-five Chinese police officials and 46 medical workers died in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese official media reported on Saturday, revealing for the first time the casualties…

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Singapore reports sixth death from COVID-19, total cases reach 1,114

SINGAPORE: Singapore on Saturday reported its sixth death from the novel coronavirus as the confirmed cases rose to 1,114, the health ministry said, a day after Prime Minister Lee Hsien…

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Medics at Egypt’s top cancer centre test positive for virus

CAIRO: At least 15 medics in Egypt's main cancer hospital have been quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials said on Saturday, raising fears the pandemic could prey on…

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South African vegetable market closed after India-returned cashier infected with coronavirus

JOHANNESBURG: The South African government shut down an entire municipal fruit and vegetable market after a woman cashier, who recently returned from India, tested positive for coronavirus. The market serves…

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UK PM Boris Johnson asked to continue COVID-19 self-isolation due to abnormal temperature

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he will have to stay in extended self-isolation as he gave an update on his health via social media on Friday, which should…

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UK reports record 684 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

LONDON: Britain on Friday reported a record 684 new COVID-19 deaths in its daily update, as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus climbed by 4,450 on the previous 24…

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World’s largest radio telescope, ALMA, shut down due to COVID-19

SANTIAGO: The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), the world's largest radio telescope, has temporarily closed operations due to the spread of COVID-19 in Chile, the observatory said in an announced.…

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COVID-19: Australia PM Scott Morrison urges WHO, UN to act against China’s wet markets

MELBOURNE: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday urged the WHO and the UN to act against China's wet markets, like the one where the deadly coronavirus is thought to…

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Isolated and afraid: How coronavirus pandemic is affecting pregnancies globally

HONG KONG: Jamie Chui has been a virtual prisoner in her Hong Kong home for most of her nine-month pregnancy. Trapped intially by violent pro-democracy protests and tear gas, and…

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