New Study Warns of Brain Damage Linked to Coronavirus

by Feature Writer - July 9, 2020July 9, 20200

A study by researchers at University College London (UCL) has warned of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggests the virus can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium.The study described 43 cases of patients with COVID-19 who suffered either temporary brain dysfunction,

Indian Man Shells out $4,000 for Gold Face Mask to Avoid Coronavirus

by Feature Writer - July 6, 2020July 6, 20200

An Indian businessman from the state of Pune had shelled out $4,000 for a bespoke gold face mask to protect him from the coronavirus.The precious metal covering weighs 60 grams (two ounces) and took craftsmen eight days to make, said businessman Shankar Kurhade, from the western city of Pune."It is

Tokyo New Coronavirus Infections over 100 for Third Day

by Feature Writer - July 4, 2020July 4, 20200

Tokyo confirmed about 130 new cases of infections of the coronavirus on Saturday, a third consecutive day with more than 100 new cases, public broadcaster NHK reported.Cases in Tokyo have risen to a two-month high, driven by the spread of the virus in the capital’s night spots.Tokyo on Friday reported

FM Qureshi Tests Positive for Coronavirus

by Feature Writer - July 3, 2020July 3, 20200

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday tested positive for coronavirus and has gone into self-isolation.The foreign minister, in a tweet, said: “This afternoon I felt a slight fever and immediately quarantined myself at home. I have now tested positive for Covid 19.”This afternoon I felt a slight fever and

Samsung to Fight Coronavirus with New Antimicrobial Smartphone Cases

by Feature Writer - July 3, 2020July 3, 20200

For those unaware, Antimicrobial coating is used to fight again virus strains or particles and bacteria on a given surface as well. At the moment, the world is facing a viral pandemic, with the Coronavirus strain being highly infectious and easy to pass on.Since it survives on certain surfaces,

Punjab to Seal 33 More Localities of Lahore to Restrict Coronavirus

by Feature Writer - June 24, 2020June 24, 20200

The government of Punjab has decided to seal 33 more localities across the province including lockdown in eight more areas of Lahore, to halt rapid rise in coronavirus cases.Selected lockdown has also been continued in Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar.Chief Secretary Punjab Jawad Rafique Malik has approved strict implementation of standard operating

New Study Suggests Antibody Levels in Recovered Coronavirus Patients Decline Quickly

by Feature Writer - June 22, 2020June 22, 20200

A new Chinese study published earlier this week has found that levels of an antibody found in recovered coronavirus patients fell sharply in 2-3 months after infection for both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.The research, published in Nature Medicine, highlights the risks of using COVID-19 ‘immunity passports’ and supports the prolonged use

COVID-19 Force to Seal Islamabad’s G-9/2, 3 Areas After Spike in Cases

by Feature Writer - June 13, 2020June 13, 20200

The authorities have sealed G-9/2, G-9/3 and Karachi Company areas of Islamabad after a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases reported in the capital city.The Islamabad administration on Thursday decided to impose full-scale lockdown at the coronavirus hot-spots of the city.According to Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Hamza Shafqat, the Islamabad Capital Territory administration has

New 6,472 Cases, 88 Deaths Reported in 24 Hours in Pakistan

by Sidrah Saad - June 13, 2020June 13, 20200

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pakistan rose to 132,405 on Saturday after new infections were confirmed in the country.Total confirmed cases: 132,405Sindh: 49,256Punjab: 50,087Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 16,415Balochistan: 7,866Islamabad Capital Territory: 7,163Gilgit-Baltistan: 1,044AJK: 574Deaths: 2,551Punjab: 938Sindh: 793Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 642Balochistan: 80Islamabad Capital Territory: 71Gilgit-Baltistan: 16AJK: 11More than 7.66 million people have

Coronavirus: Hugging less Risky than Handshakes, Warns Virologist

by Feature Writer - June 11, 2020June 11, 20200

A full-body hug is a safer way to make contact with someone else than a handshake while trying to avoid contracting coronavirus, Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst told US-based newspaper New York Post on Tuesday.Global coronavirus lockdowns are beginning to ease, with authorities slowly walking back on measures meant to