Monday, June 22nd, 2020
Brazil virus toll hits 50,000 as Spain reopens borders
Brasilia : Brazil registered its 50,000th death from the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, underlining Latin America’s desperate struggle to contain the disease, as Europe’s gradual emergence from lockdown was marked by Spain reopening its borders. Brazil is the second worst-affected country behind the United States, and the spread of COVID-19 is accelerating across Latin America, with Mexico, Peru and Chile also hard-hit as death tolls soar and healthcare facilities are pushed toward collapse. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been fiercely criticized for comparing the virus to a “little flu,” arguesRead More
COVID-19: DRAP allows import, manufacturing of remdesivir
ISLAMABAD: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued registration letters for import and manufacturing of remdesivir used for critically ill patients of COVID-19. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, on increasing demand, approvals are issued to two importers and 14 local manufacturers. The spokesperson said COVID-19 drug was approved for emergency use in a special emergency meeting in order to ensure early availability. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza yesterday said the government is ensuring sufficient supplies of remdesivir for criticalRead More
Coronavirus kills 89 more people, affects 4,471
ISLAMABAD: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) killed 89 more people in the country over the previous 24 hours, taking the death toll to 3,590. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 4,471 fresh cases were detected, taking the national tally of the infected cases to 179,592. 4,471 new infections were detected when 30,520 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours. Thus far, more than 1.1 million tests have been conducted in the country. 106,040 COVID-19 patients are under treatment. 69,628 cases have been detected in Sindh so far,Read More