Use lockdown only as absolute last resort: PM Modi tells States
3 years, 8 months ago

Use lockdown only as absolute last resort: PM Modi tells States

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged States to only resort to lockdown as an absolute last resort and said that were everyone to observe COVID appropriate behaviour, there would be no need for stringent reactions. “We have to save ourselves from a lockdown and do our best to avoid it and I request States to pay more attention to effectively managing micro containment zones,” Mr. Modi said in his 20 minute address to the nation. Then, a lockdown would simply be out of the question.” In his first address to the nation this year, Mr Modi said the government’s decision to make vaccines more widely available would translate to affordable vaccines for all adults. he also said that the biggest strengths of our vaccine industry are its ‘Samarthya, Sansadhan and Seva Bhaav’, and these are what makes them a vaccine leader in the world On Monday, with over new 270,000 cases being added everyday — the most in the world — and hospital facilities in several States strained, the government said all adults would be eligible for a vaccine from May 1.

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UK must be prepared to lock down to prevent disease spread – Hancock
1 year, 6 months ago

UK must be prepared to lock down to prevent disease spread – Hancock

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 The UK must be prepared …

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18

News 18  

It’s been three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in March 2020, and the impact of the virus has been far-reaching and unexpected. However, just when a government panel made an announcement in October 2020 that the pandemic had peaked and could be brought under control by February 2021, the country was hit by the largest …

DC Edit | India\'s Covid curbs to go, but caution still advisable
2 years, 9 months ago

DC Edit | India\'s Covid curbs to go, but caution still advisable

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s official now: India is moving out of the grip of the deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus that infected more than four crore people, officially killed more than five lakhs, and impacted the lives and livelihoods of every human being in the country in varying measures in the last two years. The low figures, the success of the vaccination project, the development …

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 …

State governments have liberty to impose lockdowns: Kishan Reddy
2 years, 11 months ago

State governments have liberty to impose lockdowns: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Union minister for culture and tourism G. Kishan Reddy brushed aside the possibility of the Centre imposing a lockdown to curb the latest Covid-19 surge, and said a meeting of Chief Ministers would be convened after the festival. However, if one or more states approached it on this issue, the Centre would certainly address the issue, Kishan Reddy said. …

'Will Not Look at Lockdown Unless...' On Mumbai's Rising Cases, BMC Commissioner's Assurance
3 years ago

'Will Not Look at Lockdown Unless...' On Mumbai's Rising Cases, BMC Commissioner's Assurance

News 18  

The BMC has said that there will not be lockdown-like restrictions unless 20,000 hospital beds are occupied, even as Covid-19 cases surge in the city. “Unless 20,000 hospital beds occupied I will not look at fresh lockdown-like restrictions, current hospitalization rate less than 5%” said BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal. Mumbai added 10,606 new cases, a steep rise from 7,928 …

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 …

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 …

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 NSW: Dominic Perrottet announces HUGE changes to lockdown freedom roadmap

Daily Mail  

All school students will return to the classroom in just two weeks and wearing of masks inside offices will be scrapped under changes to NSW's Covid exit roadmap announced by new premier Dominic Perrotet on Thursday. FROM OCTOBER 11: * Indoor gatherings capped at 10 people * Outdoor gatherings capped at 30 people * Weddings and funerals capped at 100 …

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 …

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 …

Do sudden, sharp lockdowns help to control the Delta COVID-19 variant?
3 years, 5 months ago

Do sudden, sharp lockdowns help to control the Delta COVID-19 variant?

ABC  

As Victoria and South Australia emerge from snap lockdowns this morning, the country's lived experience seems to indicate fast, hard lockdowns are the only effective tool to stop the highly-infectious Delta coronavirus variant spreading while we wait for our population to be vaccinated. Key points: States that lockdown within two days of transmission can lift restrictions sooner, data shows Delay …

How National Cabinet wants to ditch lockdowns and open borders as COVID vaccination rates rise
3 years, 6 months ago

How National Cabinet wants to ditch lockdowns and open borders as COVID vaccination rates rise

ABC  

National Cabinet has agreed to a four-stage plan that would see Australia transform into a vaccinated nation that manages COVID-19 with few restrictions. But there are some changes afoot, including: Slashing the number of arrivals allowed into Australia by 50 per cent to 3,085 per week Increasing Commonwealth-facilitated flights to Australia Experimenting with alternative forms of quarantine like seven-day home …

Fight against Covid not over yet: PM Modi stresses on vaccination, following protocols in cabinet meeting
3 years, 6 months ago

Fight against Covid not over yet: PM Modi stresses on vaccination, following protocols in cabinet meeting

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday exhorted his Council of Ministers to work towards creating such an atmosphere in the country wherein everyone follows COVID-19 protocols diligently and takes vaccine to stop the third wave of the pandemic. PM Modi seeks ministers suggestions to expedite economic growth The prime minister sought suggestions from the ministers on how to expedite economic …

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 …

South Africa returns to stricter lockdown, virus ‘surging’
3 years, 7 months ago

South Africa returns to stricter lockdown, virus ‘surging’

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday that his country will return to stricter lockdown measures in the face of a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases that indicate the virus is “surging again” in Africa’s worst-affected nation. Positive cases in South Africa in the past seven days were 31% higher than the week before, and …

Maharashtra lockdown extended till June 15, curbs to be eased in some districts after review: CM
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra lockdown extended till June 15, curbs to be eased in some districts after review: CM

India Today  

The Covid lockdown in Maharashtra has been extended till June 15 but restrictions will be eased in some districts, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday. Covid curbs will be eased in districts where the case positivity rate is less than ten per cent and occupancy of oxygen beds is less than 40 per cent. CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray addressing …

Gradual lifting of lockdown in Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal
3 years, 7 months ago

Gradual lifting of lockdown in Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday inaugurated a drive-in Covid-19 vaccination center at Vegas Mall in Sector 12 of Dwarka. Speaking on lockdown, Kejriwal said that there will be a gradual lifting of lockdown in the national capital and called for ramping up vaccination on a war footing. Kejriwal also said the manufacturers of Sputnik V have agreed to …

PM Modi stresses on need to keep up Covid guard
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi stresses on need to keep up Covid guard

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked officials to record the spread of coronavirus among young people and children, cautioning that the fight against the pandemic will continue so long as the disease remains even in a small area of the country. Modi said there was a need to prevent vaccine wastage and added that every dose wasted was denying …

Efforts on to ramp up Covid vaccine supply: PM Modi to states
3 years, 7 months ago

Efforts on to ramp up Covid vaccine supply: PM Modi to states

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday efforts were being made to ramp up the supply of Covid-19 vaccines in the country, and added that the Centre was trying to provide states with a 15-day advance schedule of the vaccination programme so they could prepare accordingly. PM Modi also told the administrators that they have the freedom to make changes …

India's future needs Narendra Modi's 'system' to be shaken out of sleep, says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 7 months ago

India's future needs Narendra Modi's 'system' to be shaken out of sleep, says Rahul Gandhi

Firstpost  

The former Congress chief and his party have been criticising the government’s vaccination policy, describing it as ‘discriminatory’ New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the country would not have been in such a painful situation due to the coronavirus pandemic today had the government ensured easy access to vaccines. “The country would not have been in such …

Won't deviate from lockdown plans: UK PM Boris Johnson on B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Won't deviate from lockdown plans: UK PM Boris Johnson on B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that experts continue to monitor the data on the B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, but there is nothing conclusive yet that indicates that it would force Britain to deviate from its roadmap to lift lockdown restrictions fully next month. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson crosses his arms during a …

Govt's failures made lockdown almost inevitable: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
3 years, 8 months ago

Govt's failures made lockdown almost inevitable: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi

India Today  

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit out at the Centre, saying its lack of a clear vaccination strategy has placed India in a dangerous position. "Your government’s lack of a clear and coherent Covid and vaccination strategy, as well as its hubris in declaring premature victory as the virus was exponentially spreading, …

PM Modi reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the overall situation as the country battles a deadly second wave of Covid-19. At the review meeting, PM Modi took stock of the state-wise and district-wise Covid situation in the country, the PMO said in a statement. PM noted that an advisory was sent to the states to identify districts of concern where …

Failure of PM, zero strategy of Centre pushing India towards complete lockdown: Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 8 months ago

Failure of PM, zero strategy of Centre pushing India towards complete lockdown: Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the failure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and zero strategy of the Centre is pushing the country towards a complete lockdown. Read | Option being discussed, says Centre on nationwide lockdown amid Covid crisis "But the prime minister's failure and zero strategy on part of the central government are pushing the country …

US expert Fauci advises India to marshal all resources, including Army, to fight Covid surge
3 years, 8 months ago

US expert Fauci advises India to marshal all resources, including Army, to fight Covid surge

India Today  

Terming the situation in India “very desperate”, America’s top public health expert Dr Anthony Fauci has suggested the government marshal all its resources, including the armed forces, to immediately build makeshift field hospitals, and urged other countries to help with not only materials but also personnel. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Fauci, who is the Chief Medical Adviser to …

No lockdown, ban gatherings of over 10 people to contain Covid-19 spread: Lancet India task force
3 years, 8 months ago

No lockdown, ban gatherings of over 10 people to contain Covid-19 spread: Lancet India task force

India Today  

The Lancet India Task Force on Covid-19 has suggested a 'containment measures checklist' to the central government to contain the frightening surge in the Covid-19 cases. The panel recommends variables like new cases per day, rate of increase in new cases per day, test positivity rates per day, number of tests per million per day, and utilization rates of ICU …

Calls for nationwide lockdown intensify as Covid-19 cases rise
3 years, 8 months ago

Calls for nationwide lockdown intensify as Covid-19 cases rise

India Today  

At least 67 per cent of individuals who participated in an online survey conducted by the Confederation of All India Traders called for a nationwide lockdown in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country. CAIT National President and Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately impose a nationwide lockdown in order to …

Complete lockdown in India from May 3-20 amid massive Covid wave? What Govt said
3 years, 8 months ago

Complete lockdown in India from May 3-20 amid massive Covid wave? What Govt said

India TV News  

The government on Friday cleared the confusion after viral posts on social media claiming a complete lockdown in India from May 3-May 20, 2021, amid a raging wave of coronavirus in the country. Earlier on Thursday, the Union Home Ministry informed States, UTs that there would be no lockdown and advised them to go in for "containment" in districts and …

Viral load: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19-induces lockdowns and saving lives and livelihoods
3 years, 8 months ago

Viral load: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19-induces lockdowns and saving lives and livelihoods

The Hindu  

Hovering around 3.5 lakh daily infections, India’s current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is still some distance from the peak. After months, Chennai came under a complete Sunday lockdown with increased restrictions during the week; Kerala had the whole weekend in shutdown. The learning from the first lockdown should not be that it is a political hot potato that is …

Despite a Year’s Prep, Why Are We Facing a 2nd COVID Crisis?
3 years, 8 months ago

Despite a Year’s Prep, Why Are We Facing a 2nd COVID Crisis?

The Quint  

India recorded yet another biggest daily spike of 2.95 lakh new cases in a single day over 21 April, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual address a day before, taking stock of the crisis that has come with the second wave of coronavirus. He also talked about Phase 3 of India’s vaccination strategy, which will not only open …

COVID-19: Section 144 imposed across Maharashtra, decision on complete lockdown today
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Section 144 imposed across Maharashtra, decision on complete lockdown today

India TV News  

Amid soaring Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government has imposed Section 144 imposed across the state. Covid-19 cases shot up again in Maharashtra on Tuesday with the state reporting its highest ever death toll with a spike in the number of active cases. After a record high of 68,631 new cases notched on April 18, Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 62,097 new …

Narendra Modi says lockdown should be last resort, urges migrant workers to stay put and get vaccinated
3 years, 8 months ago

Narendra Modi says lockdown should be last resort, urges migrant workers to stay put and get vaccinated

Firstpost  

The address came just hours after his meeting with vaccine manufacturers, in which he urged them to continuously scale up their production capacity to inoculate all Indians in the shortest possible time Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address to the nation on Tuesday, urged state governments to assure migrants workers to “remain where they are and get vaccinated”. “I …

We Have to Save Country From Lockdowns, They Should Be Last Resort: PM Modi's Plea to States
3 years, 8 months ago

We Have to Save Country From Lockdowns, They Should Be Last Resort: PM Modi's Plea to States

News 18  

India is again confronted with a big challenge as Covid-19 cases see a rapid surge, but efforts are on to ensure that economic activities and livelihood are not affected in the fight against the pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, underlining the steps India has taken over the past few weeks to bring down the spiralling infections. Calling …

Lockdown should be last resort, PM Modi's appeal to states in address to nation
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown should be last resort, PM Modi's appeal to states in address to nation

India TV News  

Acknowledging that the country is fighting a huge battle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ruled out imposing a nationwide lockdown amid surging Covid cases. Addressing the nation on Tuesday evening, PM Modi said that the situation this year was different than the last time when the country had little experience of tackling such a pandemic. PM Modi said states should …

Opinion | Pandemic: If lockdowns are enforced, situation will definitely improve in next 2-3 weeks
3 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | Pandemic: If lockdowns are enforced, situation will definitely improve in next 2-3 weeks

India TV News  

India registered 1,761 deaths during the past 24 hours due to the Covid pandemic as the second wave is taking the form of a tsunami spreading in different states, unabated. With government and private hospitals unable to bear the load of a huge number of Covid patients, the Centre has asked Army and DRDO to open up hospitals to treat …

Lockdown Not Required, Says UP Govt, Lays Down Measures Taken To Curb Covid Spread
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown Not Required, Says UP Govt, Lays Down Measures Taken To Curb Covid Spread

News 18  

In spite of Allahabad High Court’s directions to shut down the capital city of Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur till April 26, the Uttar Pradesh govt has said that no lockdown will be imposed amid the rising cases of the Covid-19. PM Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Monday discussing the efforts his government …

Let's save ourselves from lockdown, says PM Modi in address to nation | Highlights
3 years, 8 months ago

Let's save ourselves from lockdown, says PM Modi in address to nation | Highlights

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressed the nation on Tuesday and spoke about the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country. Highlights of PM Narendra Modi's speech 9.02 pm: PM Modi said, "In today's situation, we have to save the country from lockdown. WATCH | PM Narendra Modi's full speech 9.00 pm: "I appeal to the people to come forward and …

PM Modi urges migrant workers to stay where they are, asks states to avoid lockdown | 5 takeaways
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi urges migrant workers to stay where they are, asks states to avoid lockdown | 5 takeaways

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to the state governments to take migrant workers into confidence and assure them that they would soon be vaccinated against Covid-19. 5 takeaways from PM Modi's speech 1) Cautioning people against being lax towards the deadly disease, PM Modi said the country is once again fighting a "very big battle" against Covid-19. WATCH …

No Need for Lockdown in Himachal Pradesh, Says CM
3 years, 8 months ago

No Need for Lockdown in Himachal Pradesh, Says CM

News 18  

There is no need of imposing a lockdown in Himachal Pradesh as the state government is doing its best to deal with the Covid-19 situation, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Monday. Replying to a question, he said the BJP was united and would win the Mandi Lok Sabha and Fatehpur Assembly bypoll with ease as the people were …

Hospitals: Lockdown extension logical with Covid patients jammed in ICU
3 years, 8 months ago

Hospitals: Lockdown extension logical with Covid patients jammed in ICU

NL Times  

The Cabinet responded sensibly to growing Covid-19 hospitalizations by prolonging the lockdown, said Ad Melkert on Monday. Speaking to NOS Radio, the Dutch hospital association chair discussed news reports that the relaxation of lockdown measures, like the reopening of terraces and the elimination of the curfew, was shelved until at least April 28, the day after King’s Day. But we …

Decision on COVID-19 lockdown in Maharashtra to be taken after 14 April, says Rajesh Tope
3 years, 8 months ago

Decision on COVID-19 lockdown in Maharashtra to be taken after 14 April, says Rajesh Tope

Firstpost  

The state health minister was speaking to reporters after a virtual meeting of the COVID-19 task force chaired by Uddhav Thackeray to discuss measures, including the imposition of a lockdown in the state, to break the virus chain Mumbai: An appropriate decision regarding imposing a lockdown in Maharashtra will be taken after 14 April, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said …

Maharashtra govt hints at lockdown, BJP offers support; CM to meet COVID task force today
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra govt hints at lockdown, BJP offers support; CM to meet COVID task force today

Firstpost  

Mumbai: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday indicated the imposition of a strict lockdown in the state given the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases, underlining the need to save the lives of people and clamping of strict restrictions to break the transmission chain of coronavirus. Speaking at an all-party meeting held virtually to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the …

Mumbai in lockdown as Indian vaccines run short
3 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai in lockdown as Indian vaccines run short

Al Jazeera  

Drive to vaccinate the country’s 1.3 billion people in jeopardy with just 94 million shots provided so far. India’s worst coronavirus-hit state of Maharashtra went into a weekend lockdown on Saturday as the country battles exploding infection numbers and vaccine shortages. Having let its guard down with mass religious festivals, political rallies, and spectators at cricket matches, the world’s second-most …

Opinion | Covid pandemic: Imposing a complete lockdown may not be necessary
3 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Covid pandemic: Imposing a complete lockdown may not be necessary

India TV News  

The entire nation is presently worried over the fast-spreading Covid pandemic. Hundreds of migrant workers have started leaving for their home states from Mumbai, Pune, and Surat, a repeat of last year’s exodus. We are continuously monitoring and enhancing supply.” Due to night curfew, weekend lockdown, and total restrictions on business in several cities of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, thousands of …

Test-Track-Treat, No Lockdown And Others: PM's Five Mantras to Fight Second Covid Wave
3 years, 9 months ago

Test-Track-Treat, No Lockdown And Others: PM's Five Mantras to Fight Second Covid Wave

News 18  

No more lockdowns in order to keep the economy afloat, increased focus on the test-track-treat-contain strategy that yielded results during the first wave, shedding “Covid fatigue”, immediate steps to boost testing, and sticking to the worldwide experience of vaccine roll-out with nearly 90% of all Sars-Cov-2 victims in India over 45 years of age — these were the five major …

Will lockdown be imposed again? Here's what PM Modi said after Covid review meet with CMs
3 years, 9 months ago

Will lockdown be imposed again? Here's what PM Modi said after Covid review meet with CMs

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday ruled out imposing any lockdown in the country, however, he emphasized the need to identify micro-containment zones in a mission mode. Citing last year's situation, the prime minister said the country was left with the option of enforcing a lockdown back then since there were not many resources available. Modi said many states including …

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