Covid: Which countries are in lockdown?
4 years ago

Covid: Which countries are in lockdown?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Restaurants and gastro pubs will have to close at 3pm on 24 December, while contact services such as hairdressers and beauty salons will also close from Christmas Eve. Germany: Germany went into a strict lockdown on 16 December, closing all non-essential shops and imposing curfews in some areas, with the measures expected to last until at least 10 January. Denmark: Demark is imposing a hard lockdown over Christmas and the New Year, after going into a near-full shutdown on 17 December. Portugal: Portugal will shorten its overnight curfew from 11pm to 2am on 24 December and 25 December, with no limit on how many people can gather per household for Christmas.

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Not so merry Christmas? Covid resurgence forces fresh restrictions, lockdowns in Europe
3 years ago

Not so merry Christmas? Covid resurgence forces fresh restrictions, lockdowns in Europe

India Today  

The resurgence of Covid cases is poised to affect Christmas and New Year celebrations as many countries have imposed lockdowns and restrictions to arrest the spread of infection. At an average of 6.46 lakh daily cases, fresh Covid infections around the globe have surged by 12 per cent since the beginning of this month and nearly 5 per cent since …

Germany rules out Christmas lockdown but warns of fifth Covid-19 wave
3 years ago

Germany rules out Christmas lockdown but warns of fifth Covid-19 wave

India Today  

Germany's health minister, Karl Lauterbach, ruled out a Christmas lockdown on Sunday but warned a fifth Covid-19 wave could no longer be stopped and backed mandatory vaccination as the only way to stop the pandemic. READ: Omicron likely to be dominant Covid-19 variant in Europe by mid-January, says EU official Germany banned unvaccinated people from entering non-essential establishments at the …

Austrian lockdown extended through Dec 11 as planned
3 years, 1 month ago

Austrian lockdown extended through Dec 11 as planned

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Austria’s lockdown has officially been extended until Dec. 11 as planned amid signs that the measures are helping to bring down a sky-high coronavirus infection rate. A parliamentary committee signed off Tuesday on the extension of the country’s fourth national lockdown of the pandemic, which started on Nov. 22, the Austria Press Agency reported. The government imposed lockdown …

Covid: Austria locks down, Germany issues dire warning – live updates
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid: Austria locks down, Germany issues dire warning – live updates

CNN  

Police patrols 'Am Graben' shopping street on the first day of a nationwide, temporary lockdown during the fourth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic on November 22nd, 2021 in Vienna, Austria. Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images Under Austria’s new lockdown measures, which went into effect today, people are only able to leave their homes for specific reasons, such as shopping for essential …

Covid: Austria locks down, Germany issues dire warning – live updates
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid: Austria locks down, Germany issues dire warning – live updates

CNN  

Police patrols 'Am Graben' shopping street on the first day of a nationwide, temporary lockdown during the fourth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic on November 22nd, 2021 in Vienna, Austria. Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images Under Austria’s new lockdown measures, which went into effect today, people are only able to leave their homes for specific reasons, such as shopping for essential …

Western Europe battles Covid surge
3 years, 1 month ago

Western Europe battles Covid surge

Hindustan Times  

Austria will become the first country in western Europe to reimpose a full coronavirus lockdown this autumn to tackle a new wave of infections, and will require its whole population to be vaccinated as of February, its government said on Friday. |#+| Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said on Friday that the lockdown will start on Monday and initially last for …

Austria reimposes full lockdown, plans to make COVID vaccines compulsory
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria reimposes full lockdown, plans to make COVID vaccines compulsory

Live Mint  

Austria will become the first country in western Europe to reimpose a full coronavirus lockdown this autumn to tackle a new wave of infections, and will require its whole population to be vaccinated as of February, its government said on Friday. Roughly two-thirds of Austria's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, one of the lowest rates in western Europe. The …

Austria to impose Covid lockdown for the unvaccinated aged 12 and older
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria to impose Covid lockdown for the unvaccinated aged 12 and older

CNN  

CNN — Austria will implement lockdown measures for all those age 12 and older who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from Monday, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced. He had earlier called the country’s vaccination rate “shamefully low.” His warning came as a wave of Covid-19 infections sweeps central Europe. Georg Hochmuth/AFP/Getty Images “Tonight we are bringing a very unpleasant message …

Fresh COVID lockdowns worldwide as vaccine efforts stumble
3 years, 9 months ago

Fresh COVID lockdowns worldwide as vaccine efforts stumble

Al Jazeera  

New coronavirus measures are taken across the world as the number of cases increases despite vaccination efforts. Having let its guard down with mass religious festivals, political rallies and spectators at cricket matches, the world’s second-most populous nation has added more than a million new infections since late March. Shaky rollouts As in India, Europe’s stuttering vaccine rollout faced multiple …

At a glance: Europe’s coronavirus curfews and lockdowns
3 years, 11 months ago

At a glance: Europe’s coronavirus curfews and lockdowns

Associated Press  

PARIS — Across Europe and beyond, countries have a patchwork of curfews and lockdowns of varying strictness to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Belgium: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew in French-speaking regions; midnight to 5 a.m. in Dutch-speaking Flanders region. Cyprus: In lockdown, plus a 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. Greece: In lockdown; limited movements allowed during …

Covid: Germany begins hard lockdown ahead of Christmas, as Paris streets empty
4 years ago

Covid: Germany begins hard lockdown ahead of Christmas, as Paris streets empty

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany has shut schools and …

How Europe is handling a Covid-19 Christmas
4 years ago

How Europe is handling a Covid-19 Christmas

CNN  

CNN — Europe is preparing for a Christmas season like no other, as governments desperately try to thread the needle between preserving public health and allowing families to gather for traditional celebrations at the end of a tough year. Croatia Croatia is still considering the measures for its Christmas period, but Health Minister Vili Beros said on December 12 that …

Govt to re-impose strict lockdown from December 1? Here's the truth
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt to re-impose strict lockdown from December 1? Here's the truth

India TV News  

With the number of coronavirus cases witnessing a surge amid the ongoing festival season, rumours about the government planning to re-impose nation-wide lockdown are doing the rounds. Several European nations such as France, Britain have been forced to announce second phase of lockdown amid rising cases of COVID-19. A tweet by a Hindi television channel said that the government is …

Europe Covid-19: Italian regions lock down and Paris tightens rules as Europe smashes virus records
4 years, 2 months ago

Europe Covid-19: Italian regions lock down and Paris tightens rules as Europe smashes virus records

CNN  

CNN — The Italian regions worst-hit by the second coronavirus wave entered a new lockdown Friday after the country tallied its highest daily number of both infections and deaths the previous day. “The virus is running and we have to stop it.” In neighboring France, Paris also announced stricter measures as the country reported a record 58,046 new cases Thursday, …

Italy imposes national curfew, locked down ’red zones’
4 years, 2 months ago

Italy imposes national curfew, locked down ’red zones’

Live Mint  

Italy was poised Wednesday to impose a nationwide curfew and tougher measures for some populous regions as it faces a surge in coronavirus cases. From Thursday, Italy's 60 million residents will be required to stay home from 10:00 pm until 5:00 am except for work or health reasons under a new decree signed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. In addition, …

'Half-measures don't work': Lockdown no longer a dirty word in COVID-weary Europe
4 years, 2 months ago

'Half-measures don't work': Lockdown no longer a dirty word in COVID-weary Europe

ABC  

When German bombs started falling on London in 1940, Winston Churchill's advisers predicted most people would flee their homes. Key points: After a summer of excess, many European countries are now being forced to lockdown over rising COVID-19 cases After a summer of excess, many European countries are now being forced to lockdown over rising COVID-19 cases France, Germany, Ireland …

From Spain to Italy, Europe is fed up with lockdowns
4 years, 2 months ago

From Spain to Italy, Europe is fed up with lockdowns

Live Mint  

After a summer of hope, Europe looks set for a tragic winter. As new curbs on personal freedom loom, it’s worth asking: Are citizens going to accept them as they did during the first wave of the virus? Although leaders vowed to tackle a second wave through tracking, tracing and “smart,” localized lockdowns, the rising number of deaths and hospitalizations …

France is latest nation to return to lockdown amid COVID surge
4 years, 2 months ago

France is latest nation to return to lockdown amid COVID surge

Al Jazeera  

The new lockdown announced by French President Emmanuel Macron will begin Friday and last until December 1. France will go back into a nationwide lockdown starting this week to try to contain the COVID-19 pandemic that is again threatening to spiral out of control, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an address to the nation on Wednesday. The new measures …

Resurgence Of COVID-19 Sparks New Wave Of Restrictions Across Europe
4 years, 2 months ago

Resurgence Of COVID-19 Sparks New Wave Of Restrictions Across Europe

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans to come together as they did in the spring to slow the spread of the coronavirus as the country posted another daily record of new cases Saturday. On Friday, the World Health Organization warned that intensive care units in a number of European cities could reach maximum capacity in the …

Europe begins to consider emerging from lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Europe begins to consider emerging from lockdown

Al Jazeera  

More nations are announcing plans for a gradual lifting of restrictions designed to curb the spread of coronavirus. Aggressive testing In France, a new regime of coronavirus testing will be launched on May 11 so that it can slowly unwind its lockdown and avoid economic meltdown, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Tuesday, warning that citizens have to be disciplined …

Coronavirus Global Roundup, April 27: Over 3 million cases & 200,000 deaths, various countries relax lockdown measures
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Global Roundup, April 27: Over 3 million cases & 200,000 deaths, various countries relax lockdown measures

Firstpost  

There are now over 3.01 million confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world and over 207,500 patients have lost their lives. Various countries loosen lockdown measures Australia, New Zealand, Iran and Spain and Italy announced that they would ease lockdown measures. Chile to introduce ‘immunity passports’ Chile will introduce ‘release certificates’ to citizens who have recovered from COVID-19 so that they …

Coronavirus lockdowns are operating in countries around the world. Here's what we know so far
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus lockdowns are operating in countries around the world. Here's what we know so far

ABC  

First it was Wuhan in China. Key points: Lockdowns in Australia are possible, with Health Minister Greg Hunt saying all options are "on the table" Thousands of Australians are already in home quarantine Several countries have already implemented lockdowns Now France, Spain and all of Italy are among the nations shuttering most aspects of daily life as countries try to …

Italy coronavirus lockdown: What are the restrictions?
4 years, 10 months ago

Italy coronavirus lockdown: What are the restrictions?

Al Jazeera  

Italy becomes first country in Europe to put more than 60 million people on lockdown to stem spread of virus. Italy has put more than 60 million people under lockdown, becoming the first country in Europe to do so, as it struggles to stem the spread of coronavirus infections. We will succeed only if we all collaborate and we adapt …

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