Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday reported that 76 new cases of the coronavirus were positive out of 418 samples tested over the last 24 hours. So far, 97,199 samples have been tested in government centers and there are 9,297 known active COVID-19 cases in the country, according to data by
Tolo News: Afghan carpet exports have reduced considerably over the last five months due to the COVID-19 crisis, which has resulted in a decrease in earnings for those working in the industry. The industry has exported at least 10,000 square meters of carpet in the last five months, but it was more than 60,000 square
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health on Monday reported that 56 new cases of the coronavirus were positive out of 332 samples tested over the last 24 hours. So far, 96,203 samples have been tested in government centers and there are 9,782 known active COVID-19 cases in the country, according to data by
RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan August 8, 2020 A traditional Afghan council is expected to back a proposal for the government to release a final group of 400 Taliban prisoners, a move that potentially paves the way for intra-Afghan peace talks. Abdullah Abdullah, the head of the Loya Jirga gathering Afghan politicians and community leaders, said
DW: According to a new study, some 10 million people in Afghanistan have contracted COVID-19. Official figures, however, are much lower. Experts say it is a result of administrative constraints and low testing. Government officials say the reason behind conducting the new survey was to prepare for a possible second coronavirus wave. With the help
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health on Thursday reported that 108 new cases of the coronavirus were positive out of 753 samples tested over the last 24 hours. So far, 90,575 samples have been tested in government centers and there are 9,799 known active COVID-19 cases in the country, according to data by the
Tolo News: “Ten million” Afghans have been infected with coronavirus in Afghanistan, said Ahmad Jawad Osmani, the acting health minister, on Wednesday, citing a recent survey. Osmani at a press conference said that 31.5% Afghans have been infected with the coronavirus, which is about 10 million people, adding that 37% of the infected people were
Tolo News: Despite low numbers of daily cases reported by the Public Health Ministry, doctors said Tuesday that the number of COVID-19 patients in Kabul hospitals has increased following the Eid days. The doctors warned that inattention to the COVID-19 threat will create a crisis in the country. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: Officials at the Ministry of Public Health on Sunday reported one new positive case of the coronavirus from 19 samples tested over the last 24 hours. “A lower number of people have come for testing during Eid days,” the officials said. The number of total cases is now 36,710, the total reported deaths
Jeff Seldin VOA News July 31, 2020 WASHINGTON – U.S. and coalition defense officials fear the Taliban are successfully ratcheting up attacks against the Afghan government, hoping to push it past its breaking point, while often keeping allied forces at bay. The officials, who spoke with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), warn