New lockdown rules: All the coronavirus restrictions eased from today, from weddings to wakes
3 years, 9 months ago

New lockdown rules: All the coronavirus restrictions eased from today, from weddings to wakes

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Monday should have seen the final lifting of lockdown restrictions across England, but because of rising coronavirus infection rates due to the now-dominant Delta variant, “Freedom Day” has been delayed until 19 July. Other wedding restrictions will remain in place until 19 July, however, as advice against dancing and singing remains in place, indoor dance floors are not permitted, and guests must still wear masks in certain situations. Other rules that were set to change today but will remain in place until 19 July, include capacity limits remain at large events and social distancing measures.

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62% say Covid rules should be relaxed further; Strong support for hospitality, cultural sector
3 years, 2 months ago

62% say Covid rules should be relaxed further; Strong support for hospitality, cultural sector

NL Times  

Roughly 62 percent believe that the Cabinet should have loosened coronavirus restrictions for the catering and cultural sector, a survey by EenVandaag among twenty thousand people showed. Restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, theaters and other catering and cultural establishments must remain closed until at least January 25. The vast majority of respondents were pleased that restrictions were loosened for some sectors …

How do Covid restrictions compare around the UK for New Year’s Eve?
3 years, 2 months ago

How do Covid restrictions compare around the UK for New Year’s Eve?

The Independent  

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Tighter Covid rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – but not England
3 years, 3 months ago

Tighter Covid rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – but not England

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The prime minister has said he will not hesitate to impose new rules if necessary, …

Tougher Covid lockdown rules in force in parts of UK
3 years, 3 months ago

Tougher Covid lockdown rules in force in parts of UK

Live Mint  

New tougher restrictions have come in force from Sunday in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland under devolved powers in a bid to curb rising coronavirus cases across the United Kingdom. In Scotland, social distancing of one metre will now be required at large events and attendance will be limited to 100 people at indoor events where people are standing, or …

Leaked coronavirus restrictions: more QR checks and bars to close earlier
3 years, 4 months ago

Leaked coronavirus restrictions: more QR checks and bars to close earlier

Dutch News  

QR codes will be required to enter zoos and theme parks, bars and restaurants will have to close earlier and customers will have to stay seated after the government tightens coronavirus restrictions on Friday, according to reports in the Telegraaf. Health minister Hugo de Jonge said new rules were inevitable because of the steep rise in hospital cases, which have …

Home Ministry’s Warning to States ‘If Covid-Appropriate Behaviour not Maintained'
3 years, 8 months ago

Home Ministry’s Warning to States ‘If Covid-Appropriate Behaviour not Maintained'

News 18  

The home ministry warned states and Union Territories on Wednesday about the return of lockdown-like restrictions if crowds are not controlled and Covid-appropriate behaviour is not followed. In a strongly worded letter to state chief secretaries and UT administrators, Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla said people have been seen violating Covid norms at hill stations and in public transport across …

Uttarakhand Govt Extends Covid Curfew Till July 20, 50 Guests Allowed in Weddings
3 years, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand Govt Extends Covid Curfew Till July 20, 50 Guests Allowed in Weddings

News 18  

The Uttarakhand government on Monday extended the coronavirus lockdown imposed in the state by another week till July 20, and authorised district magistrates to cap the number of tourists visiting popular destinations in their jurisdictions on weekends if necessary. While a negative Covid test report not older than 72 hours and a registration on the smart city portal are mandatory …

COVID updates: States react swiftly to news of Sydney's growing coronavirus cluster — as it happened
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID updates: States react swiftly to news of Sydney's growing coronavirus cluster — as it happened

ABC  

A marriage celebrant has said her industry will continue to struggle while dancing is banned and masks are mandated indoors, despite a dramatic lifting in the number of guests allowed at weddings. “It’s been a very odd day for people in the wedding industry,” Melbourne celebrant Megan Thompson told ABC Radio Melbourne. “However saying 300 people but no dance floor …

New COVID-19 restrictions for regional Victoria and Melbourne from 11:59pm Thursday
3 years, 9 months ago

New COVID-19 restrictions for regional Victoria and Melbourne from 11:59pm Thursday

ABC  

Restrictions are easing again as Victoria charts its path out of the latest COVID outbreak. Non-seated venues, including amusement parks, can open to a maximum of 1,000 people per outdoor space and 300 per indoor space, with a density limit of one person per 4 square metres. Arcades, escape rooms and bingo centres open to a maximum of 300 people …

Uttar Pradesh Lockdown guidelines: Maximum 25 people allowed in weddings, events
3 years, 10 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Lockdown guidelines: Maximum 25 people allowed in weddings, events

India TV News  

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now issued fresh directives, allowing a maximum of 25 people to take part in weddings and other functions in view of the Coovid pandemic. In a letter to district officials, Additional Chief Secretary Avanish Awasthi said permission will be given for participation of a maximum of 25 invitees at a time for …

UP govt issues directives allowing maximum 25 people in weddings, related functions
3 years, 10 months ago

UP govt issues directives allowing maximum 25 people in weddings, related functions

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday issued fresh directives allowing a maximum of 25 people to take part in wedding and other functions in view of the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to district officials, Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi said permission will be given for participation of maximum 25 invitees at a time for wedding and other functions, both …

UK lockdown rules and restrictions explained
4 years, 2 months ago

UK lockdown rules and restrictions explained

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson announced a new national lockdown on Monday 4 …

Police warn that New Year’s Eve parties ‘should not be happening’ as restrictions tightened for millions
4 years, 2 months ago

Police warn that New Year’s Eve parties ‘should not be happening’ as restrictions tightened for millions

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Large New Year’s Eve parties “should not be happening,” police …

New Covid-19 guidelines come into effect today: All you need to know
4 years, 3 months ago

New Covid-19 guidelines come into effect today: All you need to know

Live Mint  

Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in some regions, the Centre has issued a fresh set of guidelines which is effective from today. Here is the list of Covid-19 guidelines released by home ministry effective today: 1) States and UTs, based on their assessment of the situation, may impose local restrictions, such as night curfew. “States and UTs are mandated …

Coronavirus: ‘Too early’ to say if rules can be relaxed for Christmas, minister says
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus: ‘Too early’ to say if rules can be relaxed for Christmas, minister says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “What none of us knows right now is what the infection rate is going to …

More than 300 guests at Washington wedding forced to quarantine after guests test positive for Covid
4 years, 4 months ago

More than 300 guests at Washington wedding forced to quarantine after guests test positive for Covid

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 300 guests …

UK lockdown: Can I see my family and friends under new coronavirus rules?
4 years, 5 months ago

UK lockdown: Can I see my family and friends under new coronavirus rules?

The Independent  

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Coronavirus tiers: What very high, high and medium mean for Covid restrictions
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus tiers: What very high, high and medium mean for Covid restrictions

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has announced a three-tier approach to coronavirus restrictions …

Covid rules for weddings relaxed; 30 guests allowed
4 years, 6 months ago

Covid rules for weddings relaxed; 30 guests allowed

NL Times  

One day after announcing new measures in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus, the government relaxed one of them. "We just received good news from the Ministry of Public Health Welfare and Sports: 30 people can be present at a civil wedding. Today we had to disappoint many people who we had to inform that a maximum of …

Coronavirus: Ministers ‘set to ban socialising indoors and close pubs and restaurants’ in northern England and London
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Ministers ‘set to ban socialising indoors and close pubs and restaurants’ in northern England and London

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The proposal was described as a "total social lockdown" by The Times, which claimed the …

'This Is The Moment When We Must Act': U.K. Government Imposes New Coronavirus Rules
4 years, 6 months ago

'This Is The Moment When We Must Act': U.K. Government Imposes New Coronavirus Rules

NPR  

'This Is The Moment When We Must Act': U.K. Government Imposes New Coronavirus Rules Enlarge this image toggle caption House of Commons/AP House of Commons/AP After a quiet summer where life largely returned to normal, England now faces new restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in the House of Commons on Tuesday …

Coronavirus: New nationwide restrictions cannot be ruled out, government admits
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: New nationwide restrictions cannot be ruled out, government admits

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nationwide restrictions on social activities have not been ruled out if …

Social gatherings of more than six people are set to be banned by law in UK
4 years, 6 months ago

Social gatherings of more than six people are set to be banned by law in UK

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning tougher new restrictions on social gatherings of more than six people in England starting next Monday, following a significant rise in the coronavirus cases. A law change to be introduced will ban larger groups of friends and family meeting anywhere socially indoors or outdoors, to be enforced through a 100 pounds fine if …

Coronavirus: Social gatherings above six people to be banned in England
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Social gatherings above six people to be banned in England

The Hindu  

LONDON Tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings across the whole of England are to be announced on Wednesday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to control a spike in COVID-19 infections. “So we are simplifying and strengthening the rules on social contact - making them easier to understand and for the police to enforce.” The previous limit on the …

Coronavirus England: What are the latest changes to lockdown restrictions?
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus England: What are the latest changes to lockdown restrictions?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire, the government said rising …

NSW coronavirus restrictions: What you can and can't do from next Friday
4 years, 8 months ago

NSW coronavirus restrictions: What you can and can't do from next Friday

ABC  

As the Crossroads Hotel coronavirus cluster continues to grow, NSW Health authorities are scrambling to tighten not only public gatherings but the monitoring of people out and about. Today's announcement of fresh restrictions will tighten movements of people at venues and public gatherings as NSW enters what officials are calling "COVID normal". Venues must have COVID-Safe registration with the NSW …

Newsom warns of more coronavirus restrictions, enforcement ahead of July 4 holiday weekend
4 years, 9 months ago

Newsom warns of more coronavirus restrictions, enforcement ahead of July 4 holiday weekend

LA Times  

Jaden Veal, 7, left, and his father James Veal, right, purchase fireworks in Hawthorne. Gavin Newsom said he planned to announce new restrictions leading up the the July 4 holiday weekend. Gavin Newsom said he planned to announce new restrictions on Wednesday ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, continuing to reverse course on reopening California as COVID-19 infections and …

Coronavirus England: New rules revealed as weddings resume
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus England: New rules revealed as weddings resume

Daily Mail  

Fathers cannot walk their daughter arm-in-arm down the aisle and couples must wash their hands before and after exchanging rings in post-lockdown weddings. Here are some of the new rules which will make for very different weddings: CEREMONIES - Keep distanced during 'short' ceremonies The new rules urge people from different households to maintain social distancing between one another, which …

Coronavirus: Wedding ceremonies to be allowed with up to 30 people
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Wedding ceremonies to be allowed with up to 30 people

The Independent  

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Limit on gatherings to be lifted from July 1: Reports
4 years, 9 months ago

Limit on gatherings to be lifted from July 1: Reports

NL Times  

All restrictions on the maximum number of people who are allowed to gather together will be lifted from July 1, sources told broadcasters NOS and RTL Nieuws on Tuesday afternoon. The new rule mainly affects cafes, restaurants, cultural institutions, cinemas and theaters, and will be relaxed subject to the condition that people continue to remain at least 1.5 meters apart …

NSW eases coronavirus restrictions further by dropping 50-person limit on indoor venues
4 years, 9 months ago

NSW eases coronavirus restrictions further by dropping 50-person limit on indoor venues

ABC  

The NSW Government has announced another tranche of downgraded coronavirus restrictions, with the 50-person limit on pubs and restaurants to be lifted next month. Key points: The 50-person limit on indoor venues will be lifted next month The 50-person limit on indoor venues will be lifted next month Outdoor venues of up to 40,000 capacity will be able to fill …

Coronavirus rules to be relaxed to bring big crowds back to stadiums, concerts, pubs, restaurants and other venues around Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus rules to be relaxed to bring big crowds back to stadiums, concerts, pubs, restaurants and other venues around Australia

ABC  

Thousands of fans would be able to attend sporting events again and limits on the numbers of people in indoor venues would be scrapped under relaxations of coronavirus rules flagged on Friday. Key points: The PM says socially-distanced crowds of 10,000 could soon go to concerts and sporting matches The PM says socially-distanced crowds of 10,000 could soon go to …

NSW coronavirus restrictions eased further, up to 20 people allowed in homes from Saturday
4 years, 9 months ago

NSW coronavirus restrictions eased further, up to 20 people allowed in homes from Saturday

ABC  

NSW coronavirus restrictions will be further eased from Saturday, when households will be able to welcome up to 20 guests. Key points: The 20 guests will be allowed in addition to anyone who already lives in the house The 20 guests will be allowed in addition to anyone who already lives in the house Premier Gladys Berejiklian said more announcements …

Coronavirus: Hundreds flout lockdown rules to attend party in east London
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Hundreds flout lockdown rules to attend party in east London

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 Hundreds of people flouted lockdown …

Victoria to ease coronavirus restrictions to allow gatherings of up to 20 people in homes
4 years, 10 months ago

Victoria to ease coronavirus restrictions to allow gatherings of up to 20 people in homes

ABC  

Victorians will be allowed to have up to 20 people in their homes and stay overnight at private residences and tourist accommodation from June 1, under an easing of coronavirus restrictions. Key points: Number limits on weddings and funerals will be eased from next month Number limits on weddings and funerals will be eased from next month Further changes are …

Lockdown 4.0: Weddings allowed with 50 guests, social distancing
4 years, 10 months ago

Lockdown 4.0: Weddings allowed with 50 guests, social distancing

India Today  

India on Sunday extended the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown till May 31, as its Covid-19 cases exceeded 90,000. Hours before India's lockdown, introduced on March 25 and extended three times, was due to expire at midnight on Sunday, the Ministry of Home Affairs issues a set of guidelines for the lockdown 4.0. While the government has relaxed many restrictions, many others …

Wedding venues may not reopen even as 10 guests are allowed in NSW under COVID-19 easing of rules
4 years, 10 months ago

Wedding venues may not reopen even as 10 guests are allowed in NSW under COVID-19 easing of rules

Daily Mail  

Many businesses may not reopen even as coronavirus restrictions are eased across Australia, fuelling fears unemployment will surge to levels unseen for almost 90 years. Pictured is a wedding at Kirribilli on Sydney's lower north shore on March 28, 2020 Michael Yabsley, a former NSW Liberal tourism minister who runs the Wombat Hollow catering venue in the Southern Highlands south …

WHICH STATES AND TERRITORIES ARE EASING CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS?
4 years, 11 months ago

WHICH STATES AND TERRITORIES ARE EASING CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS?

Daily Mail  

WESTERN AUSTRALIA * Western Australia is going further than any other state in relaxing coronavirus rules, the government says, amid a mixed reaction to the state's economic roadmap. * Parks, playgrounds, skateparks are open * Up to ten people can attended a wedding and funerals can have up to 20 guest inside and 30 if outside. * Gatherings of five …

Covid-19: Government clarifies ban on gatherings
5 years ago

Covid-19: Government clarifies ban on gatherings

NL Times  

To make sure everyone understands new measures implemented to curb the spread of coronavirus Covid-19, the government published some clarifications on exactly what type of gatherings are banned and what is allowed. In general, groups of three or more people are banned, and stores, markets, public transit, and locations like parks and beaches must close if insufficient hygiene measures are …

UK coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson issues stay-at-home order
5 years ago

UK coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson issues stay-at-home order

CNN  

London CNN — The UK is banning people from leaving their homes apart from for a few “very limited” reasons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday, as he imposed the most stringent restrictions seen in Britain since the end of World War II. Police will break up public gatherings and fine people flouting rules, Johnson said in a remarkable …

Australia's social distancing rules have been enhanced to slow coronavirus — here's how they work
5 years ago

Australia's social distancing rules have been enhanced to slow coronavirus — here's how they work

ABC  

The Government has ramped up the social distancing rules all Australians should now stick to in an attempt to quell the spread of coronavirus. While indoor gatherings of fewer than 100 people are still allowed, the new guidelines say there needs to be at least four square metres available for every person in the area. "But what we are now …

Coronavirus: Nigel Farage says people should ignore government’s ‘draconian’ ban on gatherings of more than six people
55 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Nigel Farage says people should ignore government’s ‘draconian’ ban on gatherings of more than six people

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage has suggested people should break the new law banning …

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