Coronavirus lockdown extended in India: Full list of new rules, guidelines and restrictions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown extended in India: Full list of new rules, guidelines and restrictions

India Today  

The government on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines as India entered the second phase of a nationwide lockdown meant to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Also, before allowing these select additional activities, states/ UTs/ district administrations shall ensure that all preparatory arrangements with regard to the Standard Operating Procedures for social distancing in offices, workplaces, factories and establishments, as also other sectoral requirements are in place. All facilities in the supply chain of essential goods, whether involved in manufacturing, wholesale or retail of such goods through local stores, large brick and mortar stores or e-Commerce companies should be allowed to operate, ensuring strict social distancing without any restriction on their timing of opening and closure. Shops and carts, including ration shops, dealing with food and groceries, hygiene items, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, poultry, meat and fish, animal feed and fodder etc, should be allowed to operate, ensuring strict social distancing without any restriction on their timing of opening and closure. All persons in charge of public places, workplaces and transport shall ensure social distancing as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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‘India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation’: Jyotiraditya Scindia
2 years ago

‘India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation’: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today said the country is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation. Scindia, who is in charge of the ministries of civil aviation and steel, said the country is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation. Meanwhile, India logged 163 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,380, according to …

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 …

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: TN to Reopen Beaches, Cinema Halls; Maha Administers Record 10.77L Jabs
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: TN to Reopen Beaches, Cinema Halls; Maha Administers Record 10.77L Jabs

News 18  

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra administered record vaccinations in a single day on Saturday. Meanwhile, in India, drug regulator DCGI on Friday approved Zydus Cadila’s three-dose COVID-19 DNA vaccine for emergency use in adults and children aged 12 years and above- India’s first vaccine for children. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed it as a “momentous feat” and said …

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 19 July with more relaxations; check what's allowed & what's not
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 19 July with more relaxations; check what's allowed & what's not

Firstpost  

The state authorities have now allowed restaurants, tea shops, bakeries, roadside shops and snack shops to operate with 50 percent capacity till 9 pm The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state till 19 July along with further relaxations of restrictions which will come into effect at 6 am on Monday. Lockdown in Tamil Nadu …

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 …

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 …

Coronavirus updates | May 31, 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus updates | May 31, 2021

The Hindu  

India’s average daily test positivity rate continues to decline. The numbers are small, but their career opportunities can’t be missed.” Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh government permits usage of ‘Anandaiah’ herbal medicine for COVID patients The State government on Monday permitted the usage of the herbal concoction being given to COVID-19 patients by B. Anandaiah of Krishnapatnam in Nellore district by …

Odisha Extends Lockdown Till June 17 to Curb Covid Spread, Relaxations Ease in 3 Districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Odisha Extends Lockdown Till June 17 to Curb Covid Spread, Relaxations Ease in 3 Districts

News 18  

The Odisha government on Sunday extended the lockdown by 16 more days till June 17 to further stem the spread of coronavirus. Meanwhile, Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, PK Mohapatra said the second wave’s peak period is over in Odisha, and hoped that the situation will improve further in the next 10 days. Mohapatra said …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Coronavirus | Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

A survey with more than 18,000 responses from citizens residing in 30 districts of Maharashtra shows that the majority are in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions, but with permission for home deliveries to minimise consumer inconvenience and business disruption, not only of essentials but of other goods as well. The survey was conducted online by LocalCircles, one of the leading …

Haryana extends coronavirus lockdown by a week till May 17
3 years, 7 months ago

Haryana extends coronavirus lockdown by a week till May 17

India TV News  

The Haryana government on Sunday announced extending the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state by a week till May 17. Making the announcement on Twitter, Home and Health Minister Anil Vij said, "Mahamari Alert / Surkshit Haryana announced from 10 May to 17 May. Vij later told PTI that the restrictions which are currently in force will continue till May 17. …

Covid-19 pandemic: India's vaccinations plummet as coronavirus infections soar
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 pandemic: India's vaccinations plummet as coronavirus infections soar

Hindustan Times  

India's daily COVID-19 shots have fallen sharply from an all-time high reached early last month as domestic companies struggle to boost supplies and imports are limited, even as the country fights the world's worst surge in infections. Public forecasts by its only two current vaccine producers show their total monthly output of 70-80 million doses would increase only in two …

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 …

Chorus grows louder for complete lockdown in India amid Covid-19 surge
3 years, 8 months ago

Chorus grows louder for complete lockdown in India amid Covid-19 surge

India Today  

India on Tuesday recorded over 3.57 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases and 3,449 deaths over the past 24 hours. With the 3,57,229 fresh cases in 24 hours, India's total case tally has crossed the 2-crore mark and reached 2,02,82,833. The total number of active Covid-19 cases in the country now stands at 34,47,133. xpressing concern over surging coronavirus cases in India, …

India suffers record daily coronavirus deaths as total new cases dip slightly
3 years, 8 months ago

India suffers record daily coronavirus deaths as total new cases dip slightly

ABC  

India has recorded its highest daily death toll since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with nearly 3,700 people dying in 24 hours. Key points: Ten Indian states and union territories have imposed some form of restrictions The federal government has reportedly been advised to impose a national lockdown The government has been accused of ignoring warnings in early March …

Few weeks' lockdown in India can stop Covid transmission, suggests top US expert Dr Fauci
3 years, 8 months ago

Few weeks' lockdown in India can stop Covid transmission, suggests top US expert Dr Fauci

India Today  

Top US epidemiologist Anthony Fauci has suggested a lockdown for a few weeks in India as an immediate step to contain the spread of the coronavirus as its deadly second wave shows no signs of ebbing. Fauci, in an interview with The Indian Express, said another most important thing in the immediate is to get supplies of oxygen, medication, PPEs. …

Coronavirus | U.S. to restrict travel from India starting May 4
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | U.S. to restrict travel from India starting May 4

The Hindu  

In view of the very high numbers of COVID-19 cases and multiple strains of the virus in India, the United States will restrict travel of non-citizens from the country, starting on Tuesday, Eastern U.S. time. “Secretary Blinken decided today to apply the same set of National Interest Exceptions to India that he had previously applied to all other regional travel …

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 …

Maharashtra Heads For Complete Lockdown; Guidelines To Be Announced Soon
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Heads For Complete Lockdown; Guidelines To Be Announced Soon

ABP News  

As the dreaded Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope has indicated of complete lockdown in the state due to escalating oxygen shortage for Covid-19 patients. After the cabinet meeting, Maharashtra minister Aslam Sheikh said that Maharashtra is heading towards a complete lockdown and guidelines will be released soon in this regard. Health Minister Rajesh …

Flipkart and Amazon Suspend Delivery of Non-Essential Goods Across Delhi Owing to COVID-19 Lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Flipkart and Amazon Suspend Delivery of Non-Essential Goods Across Delhi Owing to COVID-19 Lockdown

News 18  

Amazon and Flipkart have suspended delivery of non-essential items across Delhi, a day after CM Arvind Kejriwal announced lockdown to curb the spread of rising COVID-19 cases in the state. The development comes days after the two companies suspended delivery of non-essential goods in Mumbai, following a similar coronavirus-related lockdown announced by the Maharashtra government. In a statement to Gadgets …

Govt ropes in armed forces to tackle soaring Covid-19 cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Govt ropes in armed forces to tackle soaring Covid-19 cases

India TV News  

As India reels under a massive spike in coronavirus cases, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has asked the Army to extend assistance to state administrations to deal with the pandemic, including by offering help in the creation of additional capacities to treat Covid-19 patients. Sources in the security establishment said following Singh's communication to Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, it was …

Modi warns of coronavirus ‘storm’ overwhelming India
3 years, 8 months ago

Modi warns of coronavirus ‘storm’ overwhelming India

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says authorities are racing to boost oxygen supplies as Delhi authorities warn of impending shortage. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the country faces a coronavirus “storm” overwhelming its health system, as authorities in New Delhi said the Indian capital’s hospitals would start running out of medical oxygen by Wednesday. Modi said the federal government …

Coronavirus | Allahabad HC orders week-long lockdown in Lucknow, Allahabad, Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Gorakhpur
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Allahabad HC orders week-long lockdown in Lucknow, Allahabad, Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Gorakhpur

The Hindu  

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Allahabad High Court on Monday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to impose a week-long lockdown in Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur Nagar, Gorakhpur and Allahabad. A two-judge bench comprising justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar passed the order on a PIL on the condition of quarantine centres in the State and treatment of coronavirus patients. …

Kerala Govt Announces More Stringent Steps to Contain Spread of Coronavirus
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Govt Announces More Stringent Steps to Contain Spread of Coronavirus

News 18  

Kerala has announced more stringent steps to contain the spread of coronavirus in the State after daily cases show an upward jump after the elections on April 6. The State Disaster Management Authority in Kerala has issued more restrictions, including limiting the time and number of people attending all kinds of functions. In local bodies having high TPR, the District …

Lockdown in Maharashtra? Focus on breaking Covid chain, new guidelines for Kumbh Mela returnees shortly
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown in Maharashtra? Focus on breaking Covid chain, new guidelines for Kumbh Mela returnees shortly

India TV News  

Amid talk of an extended lockdown in Maharashtra, state minister Aslam Shaikh has said the government will come up with fresh restrictions to curb the coronavirus spread on Tuesday itself. Speaking to reporters, the Mumbai guardian minister also said the state government will also have to decide guidelines regarding people returning from Kumbh Mela in Haridwar as COVID-19 appropriate behaviour …

Lockdown in Maharashtra? State Minister Says Govt to Announce Fresh Restrictions
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown in Maharashtra? State Minister Says Govt to Announce Fresh Restrictions

News 18  

Amid talk of an extended lockdown in Maharashtra, state minister Aslam Shaikh has said the government will come up with fresh restrictions to curb the coronavirus spread on Tuesday itself. Speaking to reporters, the Mumbai guardian minister also said the state government will also have to decide guidelines regarding the people returning from Kumbh mela in Haridwar as COVID-19 appropriate …

India’s Maharashtra tightens COVID curbs as hospitals struggle
3 years, 8 months ago

India’s Maharashtra tightens COVID curbs as hospitals struggle

Al Jazeera  

Maharashtra state and its capital Mumbai are the current epicentre of the country’s infection spike. India’s Maharashtra state has announced tighter coronavirus restrictions including in the regional capital, Mumbai, as infections surge and oxygen supplies run short. The new measures follow Maharashtra’s move to impose a state-wide weekend lockdown that confined the state’s 125 million people to their homes until …

Delhi: Rajiv Gandhi hospital suspends non-COVID services, earmarked only for coronavirus patients again
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Rajiv Gandhi hospital suspends non-COVID services, earmarked only for coronavirus patients again

India TV News  

Delhi government-run Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital has been again converted into a dedicated COVID-19 facility amid a massive surge in coronavirus cases in the national capital, officials said on Friday. RGSSH is a 650-bed facility in east Delhi and had played a critical role in combatting the pandemic in the city last year, when the national capital had witnessed …

Opinion | Covid pandemic: Imposing a complete lockdown may not be necessary
3 years, 8 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 …

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, Chhattisgarh govt imposes lockdown in Raipur district from 9 to 19 April
3 years, 9 months ago

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, Chhattisgarh govt imposes lockdown in Raipur district from 9 to 19 April

Firstpost  

During the lockdown period, the district’s border will be completely sealed and all shops and commercial establishments, except medical stores, will remain closed Raipur: In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday announced a lockdown in Raipur district with effect from 9 to 19 April, an official said. Accordingly, during the lockdown period, the …

Coronavirus | Maharashtra announces night curfew, weekend lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Maharashtra announces night curfew, weekend lockdown

The Hindu  

While ruling out a stringent lockdown, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government on Sunday tightened restrictions further by announcing a night curfew and weekend lockdown across the State in the wake of the relentless surge in COVID-19 cases. The fresh norms, which come into effect today, include a curfew from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., a ban on gatherings of five …

Madhya Pradesh extends ban on bus operations with Maharashtra till April 15
3 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh extends ban on bus operations with Maharashtra till April 15

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday extended the suspension of passenger bus operations with Maharashtra till April 15 because of a huge surge in coronavirus positive cases in the neighbouring state. The MP government had suspended the passenger bus operations with Maharashtra from March 21 to March 31. In an order issued on Wednesday, the Madhya Pradesh Transport Department said the …

Full list of all coronavirus lockdown restrictions as of March 31
3 years, 9 months ago

Full list of all coronavirus lockdown restrictions as of March 31

NL Times  

From today, curfew in the Netherlands will start an hour later. Exceptions to the curfew are: In the event of an emergency If you, another person, or an animal are in urgent need of aid If your employer tells you to leave the home for work If you are traveling abroad or to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, or …

India’s Maharashtra considers total lockdown as COVID cases rise
3 years, 9 months ago

India’s Maharashtra considers total lockdown as COVID cases rise

Al Jazeera  

India’s richest state has tightened travel restrictions and imposed night curfews as it reported 40,414 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, almost two-thirds of the national total. India’s richest state, Maharashtra, is considering imposing a strict lockdown this week after recording the highest one-day jump in coronavirus infections of any Indian state since last March, officials said. Maharashtra tightened travel restrictions …

Coronavirus | Maharashtra CM mulls lockdown with ‘minimum impact on economy’
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Maharashtra CM mulls lockdown with ‘minimum impact on economy’

The Hindu  

In view of the rise in fresh COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday asked officials to prepare a plan for implementation of a lockdown which will have a minimum impact on the economy on the recommendation of the State COVID-19 task force, an official release said. In a meeting held with the Chief Minster, Health Minister Rajesh …

Coronavirus | Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra bans gatherings
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra bans gatherings

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government on Saturday issued guidelines extending the lockdown in the State till April 15. The government also imposed restrictions on the gathering of five or more people in public places from the midnight of March 27. As per the rules announced under the Mission Begin Again, cinema halls, malls, auditoriums and restaurants will remain shut between 8 p.m …

Lockdown Not A Solution, No Possibility In Delhi: Health Minister Satyendar Jain
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown Not A Solution, No Possibility In Delhi: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

ABP News  

After months of improvement in the Coronavirus situation, the country is witnessing a second wave of deadly Covid-19. Moreover, taking note of upcoming festivals and anticipating that public functions may further spread the deadly virus causing major set back to the slight gain made in suppressing the chain in the past few months, some states have resorted to another lockdown …

COVID-19 cases surge: Lockdown imposed at several locations in Maharashtra; guidelines issued
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 cases surge: Lockdown imposed at several locations in Maharashtra; guidelines issued

India TV News  

Amid a steep rise in the positive cases of COVID-19, a strict lockdown has been imposed in several locations in Maharashtra. According to the details, the lockdown has been imposed at five coronavirus hotspots in Mira Bhayandar till March 31. An order issued by the municipal corporation in Mira Bhayandar, only emergency/essential services will be allowed in all five coronavirus …

Covid scare: Lockdown in Nagpur from March 15 to 21, essential services exempted
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid scare: Lockdown in Nagpur from March 15 to 21, essential services exempted

India TV News  

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government has decided to impose a lockdown in Nagpur from March 15. District guardian minister Nitin Raut said that essential services will remain open and the decision to impose restrictions have been taken in view of rising coronavirus cases in the city. Raut, who chaired a meeting of top district …

As Covid cases continue to rise in Maharashtra, Mumbai's guardian minister says decision on lockdown soon
3 years, 10 months ago

As Covid cases continue to rise in Maharashtra, Mumbai's guardian minister says decision on lockdown soon

India Today  

Taking note of the rising coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, Mumbai Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh said on Tuesday that a decision on imposing restrictions or lockdown will soon be taken by local authorities. Aslam Shaikh further said, "After the assembly session, a decision has to be taken to ban places like Chowpatty and Gateway of India where there are unwarranted crowds. …

Maharashtra: Lockdown in Amravati, Achalpur extended till March 8
3 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra: Lockdown in Amravati, Achalpur extended till March 8

India Today  

Amid the spike in coronavirus cases in the past few days, lockdown in Maharashtra's Amravati and Achalpur has been extended till March 8. The extension of lockdown comes a week after a total lockdown of seven days was imposed in Amravati city and Achalpur town in Maharashtra on February 21 for seven days due to an increase in daily coronavirus …

Maharashtra records 6,971 coronavirus cases, tally surges to 21 lakh
3 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra records 6,971 coronavirus cases, tally surges to 21 lakh

India TV News  

Maharashtra on Sunday reported more than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases for the third day in a row. In view of the rising coronavirus cases, the Uddhav Thackeray-led government has decided to impose restrictions across the state, particularly regions reporting maximum infections. In a presser late Sunday evening, the chief minister announced a total prohibition on political, religious, and social gatherings …

Fresh Lockdown In Amravati From Feb 20 As Maharashtra Covid-19 Tally On The Rise; Curbs Announced In Yavatmal
3 years, 10 months ago

Fresh Lockdown In Amravati From Feb 20 As Maharashtra Covid-19 Tally On The Rise; Curbs Announced In Yavatmal

ABP News  

Amravati: In the view of surging Coronavirus cases in several districts of Maharashtra, a fresh lockdown has been announced in Amravati district from Saturday 8 pm to Monday 7 am. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maharashtra | "Owing to rising cases, lockdown declared in Amravati District from Saturday 8pm to Monday 7 am": Shelesh Naval, District Collector, Amravati <a href="https://t.co/iTIIWxXKnu" rel='nofollow'>pic.twitter.com/iTIIWxXKnu</a></p>— ANI …

Coronavirus | After reporting three COVID-19 mutant variants, India issues fresh air travel guidelines
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus | After reporting three COVID-19 mutant variants, India issues fresh air travel guidelines

The Hindu  

The Union government on Thursday issued a fresh set of air travel guidelines, as the country reported the presence of the U.K., South Africa and Brazil mutant variants of SARS-CoV-2 that have demonstrated increased transmissibility, as reported by the World Health Organization. Self-declaration form All international travellers are required to submit a self-declaration form on Air Suvidha portal and upload …

India brings new guidelines for international fliers as mutant virus spreads across nations
3 years, 10 months ago

India brings new guidelines for international fliers as mutant virus spreads across nations

India Today  

With new mutant strains of coronavirus emerging from different countries, the Centre has issued new guidelines for international travellers that will come into effect from Monday night. The fresh guidelines are applicable on all international travellers coming/transiting through flights originating from the United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East. As part of the new set of guidelines issued by the civil …

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