Coronavirus Updates
Pakistan to repatriate stranded citizens
9:36 | 06/18/2020
The Pakistani government on Wednesday announced that stranded citizens around the world would be brought home. Between 40,000 to 45,000 Pakistani nationals will be repatriated every week starting June 20, the government said.
China to offer debt relief to African countries
9:35 | 06/18/2020
China’s President Xi Jinping, in a speech to African leaders Wednesday, said that China plans to cancel zero-interest loan repayments due at the end of the year from African countries hit hard by the coronavirus.
WHO stops hydroxychloroquine trial
9:34 | 06/18/2020
The World Health Organization on Wednesday said that it was dropping the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine from its study on potential treatments for COVID-19.
Beijing raises emergency level amid fears of 2nd wave
9:46 | 06/17/2020
China’s capital Beijing on Tuesday evening raised its emergency level following a new outbreak of the coronavirus in the city. Flights were canceled, schools suspended and movement in and out of the city restricted.
UK approves COVID-19 treatment dexamethasone
9:44 | 06/17/2020
The UK government has approved the use of low-cost steroid drug dexamethasone as a treatment for the coronavirus. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described it as the “biggest breakthrough yet” in the fight against the disease.
6 US states report record daily coronavirus cases
9:43 | 06/17/2020
Six US states on Tuesday reported record new daily coronavirus infections. The states are Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Nevada.
Pakistan reports record daily coronavirus deaths
9:40 | 06/17/2020
Pakistan on Tuesday reported the most daily deaths since the coronavirus outbreak began there with 140 fatalities from the disease, bringing the total number to 3,037.
Australia borders likely to remain closed until 2021
9:37 | 06/17/2020
Australia Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said on Wednesday that international borders would likely remain closed until next year but entry rules might be relaxed for students and other long-term visitors.
Honduran president says he has coronavirus
9:35 | 06/17/2020
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández said in a televised speech late Tuesday that he has tested positive for coronavirus and will work remotely while receiving treatment.
Netanyahu sets target date for Israeli travel to Greece, Cyprus
14:18 | 06/16/2020
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, in joint remarks delivered Tuesday in Jerusalem with visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said that August 1 was the target date “for opening the skies to the destinations of Greece and Cyprus.”