Tag: virus

90.7m children vaccinated for polio accross Punjab, will free province of...

LAHORE: The Emergency Operation Center for Polio Eradication (EOC) has taken up a massive campaign to eradicate polio from Punjab whereas, almost 90.7 million children...

Shadab ruled out of England series after test revealed virus in...

LAHORE:  Wrist spinner Shadab Khan has been ruled out of the series against England after tests revealed a virus that will require treatment and rest...

Scientists discover safe UV light to kill airbone flu virus

WASHINGTON: Researchers have discovered a special type of ultraviolet (UV) light that can kill airborne flu viruses without harming human tissues, according to a...

Allied hospitals in Rawalpindi put on high alert to contain swine...

RAWALPINDI: In order to contain the possible threats of the swine flu virus, the provincial government has put all government hospitals including three allied hospitals...

Bill Gates announces increase in financial aid for Pakistan: report

ISLAMABAD: While praising the Pakistani government’s commitment to the eradication of polio, Chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates has committed that...

Djokovic ‘very happy’ with winning start to the year

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic made a resounding return on Wednesday after six months out with an elbow injury, declaring he felt "great" after beating world...

Technical Advisory Group commends Pakistan’s commitment to polio eradication

ISLAMABAD: Technical Advisory Group (TAG) at the conclusion of its meeting on Monday appreciated the progress on polio eradication made in Pakistan over the past...

Virus endangers Punjab livestock, farmers distraught

LAHORE: According to reports from various parts of Punjab, livestock farmers are facing severe difficulties due to the spread of a virus which is affecting...

French researchers find way to save Windows files infected by WannaCry

French researchers said on Friday they had found a last-chance way for technicians to save Windows files encrypted by WannaCry, racing against a deadline...

No Chikungunya virus cases in Pakistan, says WHO

Over 100 patients were brought to the hospital on Tuesday who had contracted an unknown disease whose symptoms include joint pain and high fever. MS...

Chikungunya virus cases spark fears of outbreak in Karachi

A viral disease ‘chikungunya’ is suspected of hitting Malir area of the city here and the very staff of Sindh Government Hospital Saudabad is...

40 more dengue cases detected in Rawalpindi

The dengue fever outbreak in Rawalpindi has reached to a dramatic level as 40 more patients were reported to have been admitted in various...