ISLAMABAD: The polio-virus vanished in most parts of the country in recent tests of the sewage samples, quoting sources. The virus  has not been detected in tests of sewage samples taken from across the country The extensive environmental surveillance established by the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme collects sewage water samples to detect the polio-virus across the country. In all four …

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has warned of “repeatedly documented” instances of COVID-19 spreading through the air to people more than six feet away under certain conditions. The new document explains the latest understanding of how the virus spreads is part of a shifting emphasis towards the airborne transmission of the virus. “Transmission …

ISLAMABAD: The novel coronavirus has claimed 118 more lives across Pakistan over the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll from the disease to 18,915. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) data, 3,785 new infections emerged when 40,736 samples were tested during the same period. The positivity rate of new cases was recorded at 9.29%, the NCOC …

To help with ventilator shortages in the United States (US), a 12-year-old boy has used his brick-building skills to make some out of LEGO parts. A 12-year-old Anthony Hartman from Illinois said shortages of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to design his own ventilator using Lego pieces. Hartman, a Winnetka seventh-grader, said he heard about projects to …

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur are facing another season out of the Champions League after losing at Leeds United two years to the day after reaching the final of Europe’s elite competition. Being beaten 3-1 by Leeds on Saturday left Tottenham five points from fourth place with three games to go and having played one more than Chelsea. Dropping points at Elland …

MONTMELO: Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver to take 100 pole positions after lapping fastest in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday. The 36-year-old Mercedes driver was already the record holder by a massive margin, with retired Ferrari great and fellow seven-times champion Michael Schum­acher second on the list with 68. Hamilton’s childhood hero, the …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading race drivers and karting experts have joined hands to bring thrilling news for the country’s motor-racing fans and enthusiasts who will now be having access to top quality racing karts in the country which could help train them to become famous race drivers on the international circuit in future. Nadir Magsi, the legendary race and rally champion …

LAHORE: Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said the foreign players’ refusal to come to Pakistan to play the remaining 20 matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League-6 amid a worsening Covid-19 situation may be the reason behind PCB’s decision to consider the UAE as an alternative venue for the matches. “The permission from the National Command …

HARARE: Pakistan took total control on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday, outclassing the home side with both bat and ball to take a big step towards sealing a 2-0 series victory. Zimbabwe were 52 for four at the close in reply to Pakistan’s 510 for eight declared, 458 runs …