Lockdown in India again? Here's what govt has to say
3 years, 11 months ago

Lockdown in India again? Here's what govt has to say

India TV News  

India has seen a countrywide lockdown in the year 2020, in a bid to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The CLAIM A document being shared on social media claims that the government has ordered a complete lockdown in the country to contain the coronavirus. "In order to contain the novel coronavirus, the government of India has extended the lockdown in the country, including Delhi, till 31.01.2021 and specifically prohibited all kinds of large assembles and congregation of religious, social, political and cultural nature all kinds of processions are prohibited," the document circulating on social media read. There are 1,69,824 active coronavirus cases in the country currently, which account for only 1.58 percent of the total number of cases.

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Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details
1 year, 8 months ago

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details

India TV News  

COVID-19 surge in India: With India seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Central government on Friday asked eight states and Union Territories- -Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Rajasthan- - to strengthen coronavirus surveillance in all districts. Union Health Secretary said that India has been witnessing a consistent rise in COVID-I 9 cases since March …

The third anniversary of COVID-19 lockdown: Looking back on Frontline’s coverage
1 year, 9 months ago

The third anniversary of COVID-19 lockdown: Looking back on Frontline’s coverage

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 06, 2023 12:46 IST - 1 MIN READ This fortnight, India commemorates its third anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown. The pandemic hit India hard, with the first case reported in January 2020. The lockdown also had an impact on education, with schools and colleges closed for extended periods. India has made significant progress in its fight against …

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 …

Covid hospitalisations up by 231% in May in Mumbai
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid hospitalisations up by 231% in May in Mumbai

India Today  

The intensive care units in Mumbai have again started seeing an upwards trend in admissions with the recent spike in Covid-19 cases. COVID-RELATED RESTRICTIONS Last week, cabinet minister Aslam Shaikh said that Maharashtra will impose another lockdown if Covid cases continue to surge and exceed the 1,000-mark in the state. COVID-19 CASES IN MUMBAI Mumbai on Monday reported 318 Covid-19 …

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 …

Two years since lockdown: The journey of India’s Covid response
2 years, 9 months ago

Two years since lockdown: The journey of India’s Covid response

Hindustan Times  

In a late evening address to the nation on March 24, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the government’s decision to lock down India in an effort to contain the coronavirus disease. ‘Flatten the curve’ On March 16, the Imperial College of London published a report, titled “Impact of NPIs to reduce Covid-19 mortality and healthcare demand”, which was largely …

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 …

Why Maharashtra is not considering a lockdown
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Maharashtra is not considering a lockdown

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has imposed more restrictions on the people’s movement from January 8 in view of rising Covid cases. “We have found that 96 per cent of the patients on oxygen support are unvaccinated and the remaining four per cent had taken only first dose of the vaccine,” Chahal says. The state level task force has claimed that almost …

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 …

Will there be a lockdown in Maharashtra? Here’s what the health minister says
3 years ago

Will there be a lockdown in Maharashtra? Here’s what the health minister says

Live Mint  

With Maharashtra witnessing a record-breaking spike in daily Covid-19 cases after a gap of months, people anticipating another lockdown has become obvious. However, Maharashtra health Minister Rajesh Tope has made it clear that the state government has not discussed anything related to Covid lockdown yet. "If the daily oxygen requirement crosses 700 metric tons, then the state will go into …

'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 …

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 …

Kerala govt plans setting up micro-containment zones to fight Covid-19 surge
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala govt plans setting up micro-containment zones to fight Covid-19 surge

India Today  

The Kerala government has issued fresh orders on containment measures amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the state. COVID-19 SURGE IN KERALA Kerala reported 20,772 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, taking the total active case tally in the state to 1,60,824. COMPLETE WEEKEND LOCKDOWN IN KERALA The Kerala government has decided to impose a complete weekend lockdown on …

Kerala Lockdown: Complete weekend shutdown as Covid cases skyrocket
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Lockdown: Complete weekend shutdown as Covid cases skyrocket

India TV News  

Kerala on Thursday has announced a total weekend lockdown across the state amid rising in coronavirus cases. "As a large number of Covid cases are still being reported in Kerala, the team will aid the state's ongoing efforts in Covid management," said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Meanwhile, the Kerala government has revised COVID-19 guidelines and allowed photo studios to …

Assam govt orders total lockdown in 7 districts. Check complete guidelines
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam govt orders total lockdown in 7 districts. Check complete guidelines

India TV News  

The government of Assam has declared total lockdown in seven districts of the state, in the wake of coronavirus cases. The lockdown restrictions in the said districts will come into effect from July 7 and will remain enforced till further orders. Here's a complete list of what will be allowed/restricted Image Source : ANI/TWITTER Assam govt orders total lockdown in …

Haryana Extends Lockdown Till June 28, Eases Curbs; Check What's Open, What's Closed
3 years, 6 months ago

Haryana Extends Lockdown Till June 28, Eases Curbs; Check What's Open, What's Closed

News 18  

Haryana announced relaxations of COVID-19 curbs in the state as positivity rate and fresh cases of COVID-19 are on a downward trend. Easing curbs, the Haryana government has allowed up to 50 guests at weddings and funerals or cremations, Corporate offices can now open with full attendance. “Now after duly considering the fact that although Covid positivity rate and the …

Telangana Lockdown: Telangana Government lockdown announced New Guidelines Announcements
3 years, 6 months ago

Telangana Lockdown: Telangana Government lockdown announced New Guidelines Announcements

ABP News  

Hyderabad: Telangana government has decided to completely lift the lockdown in all the districts of the state from Sunday. Telangana Cabinet decides to lift lockdown completely pic.twitter.com/a3m1zzUnIN — ANI June 19, 2021 Complete lifting of lockdown implies that there will not be any night curfew in any district of the state. Despite warnings of third wave of coronavirus, the state …

Experts urge India’s richest state to gear up for third wave of Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Experts urge India’s richest state to gear up for third wave of Covid-19

Live Mint  

Health officials in India's richest state have urged authorities to step up preparations against a possible third wave of coronavirus infections, they said on Friday, as lockdowns eased less than a month after a surge that killed thousands. "We should have a clear plan, and keep our preparations ready for the next few weeks, whenever the next wave comes," Rahul …

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 …

Covid-19 cases declining in state's prisons: Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 cases declining in state's prisons: Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC

India Today  

Maharashtra government on Thursday told the Bombay High Court that the number of Covid cases in prisons has decreased significantly, with only five positive cases in Taloja Central Prison, the state's most populous prison. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Girish S Kulkarni was hearing a suo motu PIL filed in response to news reports …

Bihar to unlock from tomorrow. Here's what will be allowed/restricted
3 years, 7 months ago

Bihar to unlock from tomorrow. Here's what will be allowed/restricted

India TV News  

Lockdown in Bihar, clamped over a month ago in view of the spurt in COVID 19 cases, will be lifted from Wednesday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said. He made the announcement on his social media handles on Tuesday after a meeting of the crisis management group which reviewed the pandemic situation in the state. Hence it would now be done …

India's daily Covid-19 cases and deaths drop to 100,636 and 2427; tally nears 29 million
3 years, 7 months ago

India's daily Covid-19 cases and deaths drop to 100,636 and 2427; tally nears 29 million

Hindustan Times  

India's daily caseload of the coronavirus disease declined for a third straight day, as 100,636 infections -- the lowest in 61 days -- were detected in the last 24 hours, the Union ministry of health and family welfare data, updated on Monday morning, showed. A health worker conducting a Covid-19 test on a woman Also, 2427 people succumbed to Covid-19 …

Coronavirus News Updates: Maharashtra's COVID-19 toll tops one lakh with 233 fresh deaths; state sees 12,557 new cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Maharashtra's COVID-19 toll tops one lakh with 233 fresh deaths; state sees 12,557 new cases

Firstpost  

6:30 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Live News Updates List of states that have eased restrictions or announced unlocking The Uttar Pradesh government has withdrawn the ‘COVID-19 curfew’ across the state except in the Meerut, Saharanpur, and Gorakhpur districts, said reports. Meanwhile, Leh District Disaster Management Authority Chairman Shrikant Suse issued new guidelines with certain relaxations to start gradual unlocking …

Maharashtra govt taking calculated risk: CM Uddhav Thackeray on easing of curbs
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra govt taking calculated risk: CM Uddhav Thackeray on easing of curbs

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the government was taking a "calculated risk" by relaxing the coronavirus-induced restrictions in the state, and added that people need to take care of themselves. During the meeting, Thackeray also said that the state should set an example before the country by showing that the industrial sector can function uninterrupted by following …

Maharashtra announces 5-level Covid unlock plan; curbs to be lifted from 18 districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra announces 5-level Covid unlock plan; curbs to be lifted from 18 districts

India TV News  

With a gradual dip in coronavirus cases in the state, Maharashtra on Thursday has announced 5-level unlock plan by lifting coronavirus-induced restrictions. Wadettiwa said, “We have prepared a 5-level unlock plan for the State on the basis of positivity rate and status of occupancy of oxygen beds in the districts. Districts with the lowest positivity rate will have no restrictions.” …

Lockdowns have impacted large and small states alike
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdowns have impacted large and small states alike

Live Mint  

India’s economy began the month of May with a cloud of uncertainty: by April’s last week, most states had gone under fresh covid-19 lockdowns. The economic cost is now clear across the country, rich and poor states alike, several high-frequency indicators show in the latest monthly update to Mint’s state recovery tracker. Delhi had the poorest economic performance and the …

Karnataka lockdown: State may begin phase-wise unlocking from 7 Jun, hints Dy CM
3 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka lockdown: State may begin phase-wise unlocking from 7 Jun, hints Dy CM

Live Mint  

Karnataka government will begin to ease the COVID-induced restrictions in the state from June 7, Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan on Tuesday asserted that it is a 'guarantee', as quoted by news agency PTI. TAC suggested to relax curbs only after daily fresh cases are below 5,000 Hinting that unlocking process will start in the phased manner, Health …

Lockdown Cannot Be Extended Again and Again, No Shortage of Oxygen or Beds: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown Cannot Be Extended Again and Again, No Shortage of Oxygen or Beds: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

News 18  

The lockdown cannot be extended indefinitely and it has to be ended soon, but it is in the hands of the people, Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Tuesday and appealed to them to follow COVID-19 guidelines to help prevent the virus spread. ”The truth is, beds are vacant in several hospitals.” Urging people to take precaution so …

Nagpur Lockdown: Rules eased for businesses; Details
3 years, 7 months ago

Nagpur Lockdown: Rules eased for businesses; Details

India TV News  

Nagpur lockdown: The Nagpur district administration has decided to ease lockdown rules for businesses as new Covid-19 cases continue to decline steadily. As per the latest order, all the essential shops will be allowed to open till 2 pm while home deliveries will be allowed till 11 pm. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government has relaxed lockdown restrictions in major cities like …

Indian economy, hit by COVID-19, shrinks by 7.3% in 2020-21
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian economy, hit by COVID-19, shrinks by 7.3% in 2020-21

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s economy, pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic, contracted by 7.3% in the 2020-21 financial year, just before the country was hit by another catastrophic surge in infections. Daily new cases set global records, spurring many states to announce widespread restrictions and lockdowns. In January, a government survey estimated the economy -- previously one of the fastest growing …

Maharashtra CM Extends Lockdown by 15 Days, Says Need to Be Extra Alert: Check Details of New Curbs
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra CM Extends Lockdown by 15 Days, Says Need to Be Extra Alert: Check Details of New Curbs

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday announced that the present lockdown-like restrictions in the state valid till June 1 will be extended by a fortnight, adding there may be certain relaxations. Municipal Corporation areas of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, New Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Nashik shall be considered as separate administrative units, within the respective …

Maharashtra Extends Lockdown by 15 Days, CM Uddhav Says Cases Still on the Rise
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra Extends Lockdown by 15 Days, CM Uddhav Says Cases Still on the Rise

News 18  

As Maharashtra battles the second wave of COVID-19, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday announced the extension of lockdown in the state by 15 days. Maharashtra reported 18,600 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, its lowest one-day count since mid- March this year, which took the tally to 57,31 815, the health department said. There were 1,947 new cases in Nashik …

Haryana, Bihar, Telangana Extend Lockdown; UP, J&K Ease Corona Curfew; A Look at All States and UTs
3 years, 7 months ago

Haryana, Bihar, Telangana Extend Lockdown; UP, J&K Ease Corona Curfew; A Look at All States and UTs

News 18  

Haryana, Odisha, Telangana, Bihar and Sikkim were the latest among states and Union Territories to extend the COVID-induced lockdown, while Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday announced easing of restrictions in districts with less active cases, though night curfew and weekend shutdown will remain. Colleges, industrial training institutes and schools will remain closed till June 15, the chief …

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 …

Maharashtra Lockdown to be Extended by A Week? Govt Mulls Unlocking in Phases, Decision Tomorrow
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra Lockdown to be Extended by A Week? Govt Mulls Unlocking in Phases, Decision Tomorrow

News 18  

The Maharashtra government is considering extending the state-wide lockdown by a week, sources informed CNN-News18. As the positivity rate dropped near 10% in Maharashtra, state health minister Rajesh Tope on Saturday had dropped a hint that the government might consider easing some of the Covid-19 restrictions in a phased manner after June 1. If the positivity rate falls below 10% …

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh

Firstpost  

10:57 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Latest Updates Jharkhand facing vaccine shortage, 3 days’ stock left for 18-44 group: CM Hitting out at the Centre, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Monday that the state was facing a severe shortage of COVID vaccines and has barely two-three days of shots for the 18-44 age group left in its stock. …

COVID: Haryana government extends lockdown till May 31
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID: Haryana government extends lockdown till May 31

India TV News  

The Haryana government on Sunday extended the coronavirus lockdown till May 31, according to an order issued here. State Chief Secretary Vijai Vardhan in the order said the lockdown, which was earlier imposed till May 24, has been extended by a week till 5 am on May 31. In a bid to contain the coronavirus spread, the state government had …

Lockdown Extended in These States, UTs to Curb Covid-19 Spread: Full List Here
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown Extended in These States, UTs to Curb Covid-19 Spread: Full List Here

News 18  

With India still facing a surge in Covid-19 cases due to second wave, several states and union territories have extended lockdown to curb the further spread of the coronavirus infection. Mizoram: The state government on Saturday extended total lockdown in Aizawl and other district headquarters by another seven days till May 31. Chhattisgarh: The state government has asked authorities in …

Kerala extends lockdown till May 30, CM says not the time to lower guard
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala extends lockdown till May 30, CM says not the time to lower guard

Hindustan Times  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Friday extended the ongoing lockdown till May 30, while the triple lockdown enforced in four worst-affected districts will be withdrawn except in Malappuram, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. HT Image Talking to reporters on Friday, Vijayan said though the test positivity rate and active cases have gone down slightly in the last two weeks, it …

Karnataka Extends Current Lockdown Restrictions Till June 7; Kerala Till May 30
3 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka Extends Current Lockdown Restrictions Till June 7; Kerala Till May 30

News 18  

Karnataka on Friday extended the statewide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic by two weeks till June 7 while Kerala extended the lockdown by a week till May 30. Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also announced the extension of lockdown in state till May 30. The state has been under lockdown since May 8 after weekend restrictions …

Delhi reports over 91,000 recoveries against 70,000 cases in last 10 days
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi reports over 91,000 recoveries against 70,000 cases in last 10 days

Live Mint  

The number of COVID recoveries in the national capital has been greater than the number of infections since May 8, a government data revealed. As per the data, close to 91,500 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Delhi in the last one week as compared to 70,000 infections detected during the period. On Sunday, the city reported 9,706 recoveries, 11,592 …

Covid-19: Fifth phase of lockdown begins in Delhi as positivity rate down to 10.4%
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Fifth phase of lockdown begins in Delhi as positivity rate down to 10.4%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Monday began the fifth phase of a complete lockdown, which was announced last month to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The announcement that the lockdown is being extended was made by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday during his visit to a Covid-19 health facility set up outside the government-run Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in …

COVID: India pledges to distribute more vaccines as states extend lockdowns
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID: India pledges to distribute more vaccines as states extend lockdowns

Live Mint  

Some Indian states said on Sunday they would extend COVID-19 lockdowns to help contain the pandemic, which has killed more than 270,000 people in the country, as the federal government pledged to bolster vaccine supplies. Even though India is the world's largest vaccine-producing nation, only 141.6 million people have received at least one vaccine dose, or roughly 10% of its …

Delhi lockdown extended for another week to contain COVID-19 spread
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi lockdown extended for another week to contain COVID-19 spread

Firstpost  

Arvind Kejriwal said is being extended because the gains made so far, in terms of lower positivity rate and number of new cases, cannot be lost due to relaxations now The Delhi government on Sunday extended the ongoing lockdown by one more week to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the National Capital. Follow LIVE updates on COVID-19 here The …

Delhi Lockdown Extended Till 24th May, CM Kejriwal Says, 'Cases Are Declining Slowly And Steadily'
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Lockdown Extended Till 24th May, CM Kejriwal Says, 'Cases Are Declining Slowly And Steadily'

ABP News  

Covid In India: The Delhi Chief Minister has extended the lockdown for 1 more week to keep the Covid situation under control. Instead of tomorrow, lockdown is extended till next Monday, 5 am in Delhi," Kejriwal said. Instead of tomorrow, lockdown is extended till next Monday, 5 am in Delhi," Kejriwal told the reporters. The national capital recorded 6,430 new …

Delhi Lockdown Extended Till May 24 to Curb Covid-19 Spread, Says Arvind Kejriwal
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Lockdown Extended Till May 24 to Curb Covid-19 Spread, Says Arvind Kejriwal

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced extension of the lockdown in the Capital by another week till May 24 to curb the spread of coronavirus. The national capital recorded 6,430 new Covid-19 cases and 337 fatalities on Saturday while the positivity rate dipped to 11.32 per cent, even as Kejriwal asserted that the cases are “slowly and steadily” …

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India, says government
3 years, 7 months ago

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India, says government

The Hindu  

The overall COVID-19 situation in the country is stabilising and the government will work towards ensuring further stabilisation, NITI Aayog member V K Paul said on Saturday. The Union Health Ministry said 11 states have over one lakh active COVID-19 cases, 17 have less than 50,000 cases while eight have active cases between 50,000 and one lakh. India in a …

Kerala extends COVID-19 curbs till 23 May, imposes 'triple lockdown' in four worst-hit districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala extends COVID-19 curbs till 23 May, imposes 'triple lockdown' in four worst-hit districts

Firstpost  

The state is currently under a 9-day complete shutdown as part of its efforts to bring down the daily caseload of infected persons The Kerala government on Friday announced that the total lockdown being enforced in the state from 8 to 16 May will be extended till 23 May to contain the massive spread of COVID-19. The decision to extend …

Coronavirus | Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief

The Hindu  

The head of the main Indian health agency responding to the coronavirus has said districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease. That won’t happen in six-eight weeks, clearly,” Dr. Bhargava said in an interview at the New Delhi headquarters of the ICMR, …

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