Lockdown 2.0: How will life be affected? Here's what you need to know in 10 points
4 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown 2.0: How will life be affected? Here's what you need to know in 10 points

India Today  

The government issued a detailed list of directives for Covid-19 management on Wednesday, making face covers mandatory at work and in public places, and announcing bans on spitting and sellling liquour and tobacco. Workplaces have been asked to implement specific measures to contain the spread of the virus, including staggered lunch breaks, a gap of one hour between shifts, and encouraging work-from-home arrangements for some employees, such as senior citizens older than 65. Here's the release detailing the new national directives on Covid-19 management. MHA issues updated consolidated revised guidelines after correcting the date from 20th May to 20th April 2020, on the measures to be taken by Ministries/Departments of Govt of India, State/UT governments & State/UT authorities for the containment of #COVID19 in India.

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How effective were Covid lockdowns – and should they be used again if another pandemic hits?
1 year, 1 month ago

How effective were Covid lockdowns – and should they be used again if another pandemic hits?

The Independent  

Boris Johnson has finally taken the stand at the Covid inquiry, an opportunity to defend himself against a barrage of criticism from politicians, advisers and civil servants who served with him as the pandemic engulfed the UK. They found that social contact among UK adults had dropped 75 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels, enough to tip the growing epidemic …

Second Covid lockdown could have been avoided, says Sir Chris Whitty
1 year, 1 month ago

Second Covid lockdown could have been avoided, says Sir Chris Whitty

The Telegraph  

The second national lockdown could have been avoided if ministers had made different decisions over the summer of 2020, Prof Sir Chris Whitty has said. The Chief Medical Officer told the Covid inquiry that the second lockdown, which began on Nov 5 that year, was “not necessarily inevitable”. Sir Chris was asked by Hugo Keith KC, counsel to the inquiry, …

Lockdown given ‘very little thought’ ahead of pandemic, UK Covid Inquiry hears
1 year, 6 months ago

Lockdown given ‘very little thought’ ahead of pandemic, UK Covid Inquiry hears

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 A lockdown was given “very little thought” ahead of the …

Benefits of original Covid lockdown were 'a drop in the bucket compared to the costs'
1 year, 7 months ago

Benefits of original Covid lockdown were 'a drop in the bucket compared to the costs'

Daily Mail  

Draconian lockdown measures taken to stop the spread of Covid in early 2020 may have saved as few as 1,700 lives, analysis suggests. A report suggests specific initiatives to control the spread of Covid had mixed results in reducing mortality, with mask mandates having the biggest impact while measures such as limiting gatherings paradoxically raised death rates Vaccines — considered …

Covid lockdown benefits were ‘drop in the bucket’ compared to costs, study says
1 year, 7 months ago

Covid lockdown benefits were ‘drop in the bucket’ compared to costs, study 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. Read our privacy policy The benefits of the first Covid-19 lockdown were “a drop in …

China announces roll-back of strict anti-COVID-19 measures
2 years, 1 month ago

China announces roll-back of strict anti-COVID-19 measures

The Hindu  

In a sharp reversal, China has announced a series of measures rolling back some of the most draconian anti-COVID-19 restrictions. People who test positive for the virus will be able to isolate at home rather than in overcrowded and unsanitary field hospitals, and schools where there have been no outbreaks must return to in-class teaching. The announcement follows recent street …

Explained | Is there any end of the COVID-19 pandemic in sight?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | Is there any end of the COVID-19 pandemic in sight?

The Hindu  

The story so far: “We are not there yet, but the end is in sight.” At a press conference on September 14, World Health Organization director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “Last week, the number of weekly reported deaths from COVID-19 was the lowest since March 2020. We have never been in a better position to end the pandemic.” The …

Shanghai lockdown again: Millions in Minhang district face strict Covid-19 restrictions
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai lockdown again: Millions in Minhang district face strict Covid-19 restrictions

India TV News  

Highlights Lockdown in the Minhang district will start from Saturday The fresh lockdown is in accordance with China's zero-Covid policy China had recently announced to ease Covid curbs in Shanghai China Covid Cases, Shanghai Lockdown News: Millions of Chinese people in Shanghai are once again facing strict lockdown due to a fresh Covid-19 outbreak. According to a Reuters report, the …

'New lockdowns loom' if government fails to anticipate autumn corona wave
2 years, 7 months ago

'New lockdowns loom' if government fails to anticipate autumn corona wave

Dutch News  

The Netherlands needs to step up its preparations for a new wave of coronavirus infections in the autumn or risk another lockdown, experts have warned. Administrators said there was a lack of urgency among policymakers to fix problems, such as a shortage of intensive care beds, that hampered the Dutch pandemic response in the last two years. ‘We have fewer …

'New lockdowns loom' if government fails to anticipate autumn corona wave
2 years, 7 months ago

'New lockdowns loom' if government fails to anticipate autumn corona wave

Dutch News  

The Netherlands needs to step up its preparations for a new wave of coronavirus infections in the autumn or risk another lockdown, experts have warned. Administrators said there was a lack of urgency among policymakers to fix problems, such as a shortage of intensive care beds, that hampered the Dutch pandemic response in the last two years. ‘We have fewer …

Op-Ed: I nearly died from COVID. Now I’m letting go of the fear
2 years, 9 months ago

Op-Ed: I nearly died from COVID. Now I’m letting go of the fear

LA Times  

COVID hospitalizations are far less deadly now than they were two years ago. Today, COVID-19 is far less dangerous than it was two years ago, and I wonder: By telling my harrowing story, did I contribute to a climate of fear that we now find difficult to dispel? It’s time for a full accounting of our response Two years ago, …

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of 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. The Government is lifting restrictions without a plan to protect immunocompromised people, for who …

Two-thirds of NL residents expect more lockdowns in the future
2 years, 10 months ago

Two-thirds of NL residents expect more lockdowns in the future

NL Times  

On Tuesday, Health Minister Ernst Kuipers announced that the Netherlands would relax most coronavirus restrictions from February 25. There will be more coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions in the future, they said in a Hart van Nederland survey of 3,760 of its panel members. Some worried respondents believe that the Netherlands will go back into lockdown when the relaxed measures result …

Don’t Press the Panic Button of Lockdown with New Covid Variants, Fresh Case Surges
2 years, 11 months ago

Don’t Press the Panic Button of Lockdown with New Covid Variants, Fresh Case Surges

News 18  

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Delhi government on Tuesday came down heavily on offices, business establishments and restaurants. Overall, India’s economic activity shrunk by -7.3 per cent during the year 2020-21, the labour market and the MSME sector have suffered acute losses. According to International Labour Organization “… in India, with a share of almost …

No need for full lockdown, says TN Health Minister Subramanian
2 years, 11 months ago

No need for full lockdown, says TN Health Minister Subramanian

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Amid the surge in the COVID-19 cases, Tamil Nadu Health Minister MA Subramanian on Tuesday said that there is no need for a lockdown in the state amid rising COVID-19 cases. According to the state health department, there are currently 62,767 active cases of COVID in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended COVID-19 restrictions till January 31 …

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise
3 years ago

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Several states in the country has announced fresh restrictions in the context of rising Covid-19 cases. India reported 159,632 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly in the country. Uttar Pradesh is the latest to announce a night curfew and the state has decided to close physical classes in all …

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar
3 years ago

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar

Firstpost  

Talking to reporters at her office in the BMC headquarters, Pednekar suggested that citizens wear triple-layer masks while travelling in public buses and local trains Mumbai: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily COVID-19 cases in the financial capital cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government’s rules. The …

Significant relaxation of hard lockdown unlikely next week: Outbreak team member
3 years ago

Significant relaxation of hard lockdown unlikely next week: Outbreak team member

NL Times  

There is no clear evidence to support significantly relaxing the coronavirus measures in the Netherlands next week, said infectious disease expert and Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten on Nieuwsuur. Due to the Omicron variant, caution is still required, and people should "not hold out too much hope" that all lockdown measures will expire, he said. While it is clear …

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation
3 years ago

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation

News 18  

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday chaired an emergency meeting of ministers, senior officials and asked district level authorities to increase testing and also impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching, the CM said, but …

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel says lockdown 'last option' amid rise in Covid cases
3 years ago

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel says lockdown 'last option' amid rise in Covid cases

India TV News  

Highlights Chhattisgarh CM asked authorities to impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching: CM "A lockdown will be the last option. As of now, efforts are being made to increase testing," he said Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister …

'Noone Wants Lockdown': Indian-American Prof Spells Out 'Prudent' Tools to Fight 'Omi-Covid'
3 years ago

'Noone Wants Lockdown': Indian-American Prof Spells Out 'Prudent' Tools to Fight 'Omi-Covid'

News 18  

In order to avoid a lockdown havoc on the poor and economy of the country, India must choose “prudence over panic”, said Bhramar Mukherjee, researcher and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan, on Thursday. Wear masks, get vaccinated, avoid large indoor gatherings and interact in well-ventilated spaces – are the three components recommended by Mukherjee for a middle …

Dutch evening lockdown will likely be extended into 2022: Report
3 years ago

Dutch evening lockdown will likely be extended into 2022: Report

NL Times  

The current slate of coronavirus restrictions will be extended at least until January 1, sources close to the Cabinet told NOS. The decision to extend the evening lockdown was based on advice from the Outbreak Management Team, which was discussed by several Cabinet members on Sunday afternoon. Additionally, there will be no change to the maximum number of household guests …

Union Home Ministry extends COVID-19 safety norms till December 31
3 years, 1 month ago

Union Home Ministry extends COVID-19 safety norms till December 31

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the COVID-19 guidelines issued under the Disaster Management Act, till December 31. “Further the contacts of these international travelers must also be closely tracked and tested as per MoHFW guidelines and the samples of travelers turning positive are sent to the designated INSACOG Genome Sequencing Laboratories promptly, as per the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics …

No COVID-19 lockdown proposal yet: Karnataka CM
3 years, 1 month ago

No COVID-19 lockdown proposal yet: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai clarified that there is no proposal before the Karnataka Government impose a lockdown now. Speaking to mediapersons in Davangere on November 29, Mr. Bommai asked people not to panic over the new COVID-19 variant ‘Omicron’ and duly follow all COVID-19 protocol. He said that the government would be maintaining a strict vigil over the people visiting …

Rutte warns stricter coronavirus rules will be needed unless current ones are observed
3 years, 1 month ago

Rutte warns stricter coronavirus rules will be needed unless current ones are observed

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte has warned that new lockdown rules will be necessary before the start of December unless people stick to the social distancing rules. OMT advice Rutte said on Monday that it was up to everyone to pay attention to the guidelines, which also include working from home where possible and not having more than four guests at …

Rutte warns stricter coronavirus rules will be needed unless current ones are observed
3 years, 1 month ago

Rutte warns stricter coronavirus rules will be needed unless current ones are observed

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte has warned that new lockdown rules will be necessary before the start of December unless people stick to the social distancing rules. OMT advice Rutte said on Monday that it was up to everyone to pay attention to the guidelines, which also include working from home where possible and not having more than four guests at …

Rutte warns tighter lockdown possible if current Covid rules are ignored
3 years, 1 month ago

Rutte warns tighter lockdown possible if current Covid rules are ignored

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte issued an urgent appeal calling on all residents of the country to do a better job adhering to the current set of coronavirus rules, restrictions, and advice in force since November 13. The RIVM, the country's leading health institute, registered a shockingly high number of coronavirus infections last calendar week. "If we want to see a …

Stricter lockdown could last all winter if coronavirus infections don’t fall: Security Council Leader
3 years, 1 month ago

Stricter lockdown could last all winter if coronavirus infections don’t fall: Security Council Leader

NL Times  

The public needs to comply better with the current coronavirus measures and coronavirus infections need to fall this week fundamentally; otherwise, we are steering towards a lockdown that will last all winter, said Hubert Bruls. Bruls said he is disappointed in how poorly the current coronavirus measures are being observed. "If there is not a real decrease in the number …

Three week partial lockdown starts Saturday; Cafes to close at 7 p.m.
3 years, 1 month ago

Three week partial lockdown starts Saturday; Cafes to close at 7 p.m.

NL Times  

The caretaker Cabinet will announce a three-week-long partial lockdown in a press conference on Friday evening, sources told NOS. Catering establishments and non-essential shops must close at 7:00 p.m. Netherlands residents will be allowed only four visitors at home and must work from home as much as possible. The lockdown discussions that started at the Catshuis - Prime Minister Mark …

The Netherlands may face ‘lockdown-type measures’ to curb rising Covid cases: NOS
3 years, 1 month ago

The Netherlands may face ‘lockdown-type measures’ to curb rising Covid cases: NOS

Dutch News  

Government advisors are recommending ‘lockdown type measures’ to combat the rise in coronavirus infections for a two week period, sources close to the Outbreak Management Team have told broadcaster NOS. The seriousness of the situation – new infections are reaching record levels – makes such measures unavoidable, the sources say. Ministers are meeting to discuss the proposals on Thursday morning, …

Outbreak team wants 2-week lockdown to stop Covid infections: report
3 years, 1 month ago

Outbreak team wants 2-week lockdown to stop Covid infections: report

NL Times  

The Outbreak Management Team advised the Cabinet to implement "lockdown-like" measures for two weeks to decrease coronavirus infections. The Cabinet and the Security Council will both gather on Thursday to discuss measures to lower coronavirus infections. The Cabinet will likely not implement measures aimed explicitly at unvaccinated people, sources told broadcaster NOS. The Security Council, which consists of the mayors …

Coronavirus Australia: Thousands of regional NSW residents will be freed from lockdown this Saturday
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Thousands of regional NSW residents will be freed from lockdown this Saturday

Daily Mail  

Thousands of regional NSW residents can forward to eased restrictions and being freed from lockdown within days. Tourist mecca Byron Bay is among the regions coming out of lockdown Venues including hospitality, retail stores and gyms: · Hospitality venues can reopen subject to one person per 4sqm inside and one person per 2sqm outside, with standing while drinking permitted outside. …

Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Covid-19 Lockdown Citing 'Huge Crisis for Economy, Livelihoods'
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Covid-19 Lockdown Citing 'Huge Crisis for Economy, Livelihoods'

News 18  

With the coronavirus caseload crossing 41.51 lakh, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday asked the local self government bodies in the state to intervene effectively in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and said neighbourhood committees would be formed to check the spread of the virus. Vijayan said a statewide lockdown was not an option as it would adversely …

Coronavirus | Home Ministry extends COVID-19 guidelines till September 30
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | Home Ministry extends COVID-19 guidelines till September 30

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the implementation of COVID-19 management guidelines till September 30. The total number of active cases and high case positivity in some districts continued to remain a matter of concern, said the Ministry in an order. Observing that there was slackening in enforcement measures of authorities in States and Union Territories to ensure adherence …

Bihar Lockdown: Malls, Shops Can Open; Restaurants & Gyms Allowed With 50% Staff
3 years, 4 months ago

Bihar Lockdown: Malls, Shops Can Open; Restaurants & Gyms Allowed With 50% Staff

News 18  

Following a dip in coronavirus cases, the Bihar government has decided to ease lockdown restrictions in the state. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the decision in a series of tweets, saying that the Covid situation was reviewed and all shops, shopping malls, parks, and religious places will be allowed to open normally. कोविड की स्थिति की समीक्षा की गई। कोरोना …

Cabinet must better explain Covid measures: Council of State
3 years, 4 months ago

Cabinet must better explain Covid measures: Council of State

NL Times  

The cabinet must better explain on the basis of which criteria coroanvirus measures will be extended or relaxed in the coming period. In the first two situations, the Twm is still necessary, according to the cabinet, but the Council of State notes that it is difficult to predict when the virus will be "permanently under control". It could be that …

Origin of COVID-19 infection behind NT lockdown unknown, Chief Minister uncertain on Christmas travel
3 years, 4 months ago

Origin of COVID-19 infection behind NT lockdown unknown, Chief Minister uncertain on Christmas travel

ABC  

The Northern Territory Chief Minister says health authorities are still unsure how an infected man that caused lockdowns in Greater Darwin and Katherine last week caught coronavirus. Key points: The Chief Minister said the man could have caught the virus in the US He said he could not rule out longer lockdowns in the future The Chief Minister would not …

Prime Minister says country must prepare for more COVID-19 cases and an end to lockdowns
3 years, 4 months ago

Prime Minister says country must prepare for more COVID-19 cases and an end to lockdowns

ABC  

The Prime Minister has warned state and territory leaders they must not be afraid of COVID-19 cases rising once enough of the population is vaccinated against the virus. Key points: The Prime Minister says states and territories must hold to an agreement to wind down COVID-19 restrictions as more people are vaccinated The Prime Minister says states and territories must …

South-east Queensland is going into lockdown: Here are some of the COVID-19 restrictions
3 years, 5 months ago

South-east Queensland is going into lockdown: Here are some of the COVID-19 restrictions

ABC  

Following news of six locally acquired cases of the Delta strain being reported in Queensland, Deputy Premier Steven Miles has announced 11 local government areas in south-east Queensland will go into lockdown on Saturday. There are 11 LGAs in south-east Queensland which will go into lockdown from Saturday afternoon, they are: Brisbane City Moreton Bay Regional Council Gold Coast Ipswich …

Coronavirus Australia: Millions of Victorians to be RELEASED from lockdown as Sydney cases soar
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Millions of Victorians to be RELEASED from lockdown as Sydney cases soar

Daily Mail  

Victorians are set to be released from their fifth lockdown Victorians are on track to throw off the shackles of their fifth Covid lockdown on Wednesday, but the nightmare is only just beginning for Sydneysiders who could remain under stay-at-home orders until at least mid-September. NSW government has made a request for financial modelling to assess the devastating effect of …

Home Ministry’s Warning to States ‘If Covid-Appropriate Behaviour not Maintained'
3 years, 5 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 …

Covid rule changes: Government must consider ‘complexity’ of public opinion when changing
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid rule changes: Government must consider ‘complexity’ of public opinion when changing

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

NSW COVID-19 numbers heading in right direction for lockdown to end, but compliance now key
3 years, 6 months ago

NSW COVID-19 numbers heading in right direction for lockdown to end, but compliance now key

ABC  

NSW has seen some "pleasing" signs the lockdown is working, but authorities say the lifting of the stay-at-home order will depend on how well residents can stick to the rules. Key points: Stay-at-home orders are due to end at midnight on July 9 Authorities are pleased many of those infected had already been isolating But people's compliance over the next …

Karnataka relaxes Covid-19 lockdown from today: Check what’s allowed, what’s not
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka relaxes Covid-19 lockdown from today: Check what’s allowed, what’s not

Hindustan Times  

The relaxations in Covid-19-related restrictions, recently announced by the Karnataka government, will come into effect from Monday. Karnataka on Sunday reported 1,564 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4,775 patient discharges. Karnataka on Sunday reported 1,564 fresh Cov-19 cases, 4,775 patient discharges, and 59 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the health department of the state. The order said cremation and funerals …

NSW COVID-19 latest restrictions explained as parts of Sydney go into lockdown
3 years, 6 months ago

NSW COVID-19 latest restrictions explained as parts of Sydney go into lockdown

ABC  

More than 1 million Sydneysiders have been plunged into a week-long lockdown as the city's COVID-19 outbreak spreads to several suburbs. If you live in, or have worked in these four LGAs in the past fortnight, you are subject to the new public health orders: City of Sydney Waverley Woollahra Randwick Until at least 11:59pm on Friday, July 2, anyone …

Some states extend lockdowns, others relax curbs as India witnesses drop in Covid cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Some states extend lockdowns, others relax curbs as India witnesses drop in Covid cases

India Today  

India has been witnessing a steady decline in daily new confirmed cases of Covid-19. Here's a look at how other states/UTs are unlocking: New Delhi In a press conference, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said places of worship in the national capital will be permitted to reopen starting Monday but visitors will not be allowed for now. State-run liquor outlets and …

Complete lockdown in Jharkhand for 38 hours. Details here
3 years, 6 months ago

Complete lockdown in Jharkhand for 38 hours. Details here

Hindustan Times  

A complete lockdown in Jharkhand will be imposed between 4pm on Saturday and 6am on Monday but the state government has allowed essential services to operate. A complete lockdown in Jharkhand will be imposed from Saturday evening till Monday morning. In this regard, we have decided for a complete lockdown from 4pm on Saturday till 6am on Monday,” Jharkhand health …

COVID-19 updates: States ease lockdown from Monday as India cases drop to 1.2 lakh; China approves jab for kids, adolescents
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 updates: States ease lockdown from Monday as India cases drop to 1.2 lakh; China approves jab for kids, adolescents

Firstpost  

In National Capital Delhi, the Delhi Metro will operate at 50 percent capacity from 7 June and markets and malls will open on an odd-even basis With the decline of daily COVID-19 cases in India, some states including Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Goa, among others, have begun to ease lockdown-like restrictions. Delhi opens malls and shops on …

Meghalaya imposes Covid-19 lockdown till June 14
3 years, 7 months ago

Meghalaya imposes Covid-19 lockdown till June 14

India Today  

Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Meghalaya government has imposed a total lockdown across the state from June 7 to June 14. Earlier, the Meghalaya government had imposed lockdown only in East Khasi Hills district till June 7 besides containment zone measures in other places to contain the spread of Covid-19. In the order issued on …

Will Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdown be extended? Here's what authorities had to say
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdown be extended? Here's what authorities had to say

ABC  

As we hit day four of lockdown and cases continue to grow, Victorians are starting to wonder if the current restrictions will indeed end at 11:59pm on Thursday. Here's what Acting Premier James Merlino and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton had to say at the press conference on Monday. When asked if the lockdown could be extended, Acting Premier James …

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