Coronavirus
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Scientists developing a face mask that may light up upon detecting coronavirus
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the use of face masks has become ubiquitous, and wearing it is widely considered a good easy preventive measure. But masks come with a variety of protective layers like the...May 18, 2020 912 0 -
In shutdown, history plays and documentaries throw up some riveting questions
Closed doors of coronavirus have inadvertently opened doors to random TV viewing. One such recent program was the telecast of a stage play, “Drawing the Line,” shown at London’s Hampstead Theatre. It focused on 1947 demarcation of...May 17, 2020 732 0 -
Resurgence of COVID-19 cases after ease in restrictions points to challenges – WHO
The World Health Organization says resurgence of coronavirus cases in South Korea, China and Germany following the lifting of stay-at-home restrictions demonstrates the complexity of easing these measures,. “Over the weekend we saw signs of the...May 12, 2020 644 0 -
Coronavirus: Where is the humane vision?
Education is often seen as a be-all panacea. 50 years ago, David Halberstam in his book, “The Best and the Brightest,” blamed the “bright bulbs” in the White House for the Vietnam debacle, by pushing...May 9, 2020 1303 0 -
Special PIA flights to repatriate Pakistanis from Washington on May 10th and 13th
Pakistan will operate first two special chartered for repatriation of stranded Pakistanis from Washington D.C. on May 10 and 13, an official announcement said Thursday. The Pakistani government is flying Pakistanis – stranded due to...May 8, 2020 1004 0 -
Post-coronavirus, healthcare cannot be business as usual
April was the cruelest month in terms of global outbreak of COVID-19, with a daily average of 80,000 new cases piling up the on the health crisis. “But these are not just numbers – every...May 7, 2020 2873 1 -
More than one million people including 175,000 Americans recover from COVID-19
The hard work done by health care workers and determination of the affected people has paid off in many cases of coronavirus infections, as more than one million people including 175,000 Americans have recovered from the...May 3, 2020 1009 0 -
Indian curbs in Kashmir limit Internet access to information during COVD-19 crisis – UN expert
While calling India‘s restrictions on the Internet in Kashmir as one of the longest shutdowns, a leading UN human rights has drawn attention to the concern that that people are finding it difficult to access health...May 2, 2020 1186 0 -
UN alarmed as governments charge, arrest journalists for criticizing COVID-19 responses
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, governments in several countries are reacting ham-handedly to media accounts critical of their responses and nearly 40 journalists have reportedly been arrested or charged. The United Nations and International Press...April 26, 2020 1854 0 -
Trump pledges support for Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus
President Donald Trump has reassured Pakistan of support during the coronavirus crisis, telling Prime Minister Imran Khan that the United States would provide economic help and ventilators to the country. The two leaders discussed challenges posed...April 22, 2020 755 0
