As many as eight gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are presumed to have contracted COVID-19 from a human handler after one of the animals tested positive, marking the first known transmission of the virus to apes, zoo officials said on Monday.Three among the band of critically endangered
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Alarming Situation: Active Coronavirus Cases Surge Past 50,000 in Pakistan
The number of active coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 50,000 mark on Wednesday, reaching yet another grim milestone as the second wave of COVID-19 infections surge across the country, according to the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) tally.The country reported 3,499 new infections in the past 24 hours,
China detects Coronavirus on Frozen Food Packaging, Suspends Import From Indian Company
China suspended seafood import from an Indian company after authorities detected coronavirus on the outer packaging of some samples of a frozen cuttlefish, Global Times reported.The decision was taken by China's General Administration of Customs amid concerns from Chinese people over a surge in imported infections and a winter 'twindemic' onslaught.On November
Breaking: Indoor Weddings Banned in Latest Coronavirus Restrictions in Pakistan
Indoor weddings have been banned in Pakistan in the latest coronavirus restrictions imposed by the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC).According to a notification issued on Friday, major cities with "high positivity and higher disease spread potential", have been asked to enforce the ban."Only outdoor marriages allowed with upper limit
Islamabad Shuts Down Educational Institutes Over Coronavirus Fears
Islamabad on Monday closed down a university and a college after new coronavirus infections were reported in the Pakistani capital.“In order to prevent community spread of virus, the campus and hostel of National University of Modern Languages (NUML) are hereby sealed with immediate effect in larger public interest and until;
Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted for Passengers Traveling to Pakistan
For passengers flying from outside Pakistan, the Civil Aviation Authority has lifted the coronavirus restrictions. A new travel advisory is being developed for foreign travelers with changes that are effective both for passengers and charter flights till 31 October.However, before boarding the aircraft, passengers must take the RT-PCR test. Yet
Pakistani Company “SPEL”, Designed International Standard Face Shield for School Children to Ward off Coronavirus
Pakistan is successfully manufacturing international standard, economical face shields for kids and school-going children in order to protect them against the contagious coronavirus.For the first time in Pakistan, the company "SPEL", has designed the face shield — which was awarded the European Union CE certification for face shields to manufacture and
Coronavirus: Punjab to Impose ‘Micro Smart Lockdown’
The Punjab government on Saturday decided to impose 'micro smart lockdown' in different areas of the province for a period of two months to prevent the resurgence of deadly coronavirus which has played havoc across the world.Sources familiar to the development said that under the 'micro smart lockdown' small localities
Coronavirus Can Live on Face Masks For Days, Scientist Warns
Face masks can remain contaminated with coronavirus for days, meaning wearers should treat their masks with care to prevent becoming infected with COVID-19, a US researcher warned.Previous research has indicated that the coronavirus could remain infectious on surfaces for up to several days after first contact. While face masks are generally
The Coronavirus Cannot be Transmitted Through Mosquito Bites: Study
The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, found that the virus cannot replicate in three common types of mosquitoes and therefore cannot be transmitted to humans even if the mosquitoes feast on an infected human."We have demonstrated that even under extreme conditions, SARS-CoV-2 virus is unable to replicate in