Plasma therapy patient in Pakistan recovers
Islamabad: For the time in Pakistan, a coronavirus patient has recovered following a successful convalescent plasma therapy at a hospital in Karachi, a senior health expert said on Sunday. Convalescent plasma therapy uses antibodies from the blood of a recovered coronavirus patient to treat those critically affected by the virus. A 53-year-old COVID-19 patient admitted […]
Taliban attack on army checkpoint kills 6
Kabul: The Taliban attacked an Afghan army checkpoint in eastern Laghman province, killing six soldiers and wounding five, the government said Monday. The insurgents claimed responsibility for the assault, which took place on Sunday night, just days after US special envoy in new talks with the Taliban in Qatar reemphasized the need for a reduction […]
Resumption of train services
Only asymptomatic people with confirmed tickets eligible to travel: MHA
New Delhi: Ahead of the resumption of select passenger train services, the Home Ministry Monday made it clear that only asymptomatic people with confirmed tickets will be allowed to travel in 15 trains to be operational from Tuesday, nearly 50 days since all passenger services halted due to the coronavirus lockdown. Listing the Standard Operating […]
States to ensure unhindered movement of doctors, paramedics: MHA
New Delhi: The Centre has asked states to ensure uninterrupted movement of doctors and other healthcare workers during the ongoing lockdown, saying curbs on them can lead to severe constraints in rendering COVID and non-COVID medical services. There have been reports of health care services being affected in some places including in the national capital […]
COVID-19 wreaks havoc for tourism Industry
International tourism could decline by 80 per cent in 2020: UN
United Nations: International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the revenue loss of USD 910 billion to USD 1.2 trillion and placing millions of livelihoods at risk, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has said. The global international agency said that the pandemic has caused a […]
180 cases settled by ‘Sakhi’ centre in Rajouri
Jammu: The Sakhi’ centre in Rajouri district, which provides support and assistance to women affected by violence or exploitation, has so far settled over 180 cases, an official said on Monday. The Sakhi’ project was launched by the Union government to address the rising cases of domestic violence during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, he said. […]
