Avoid large gatherings while celebrating I-Day in view of Covid cases: Centre to States
2 years, 4 months ago

Avoid large gatherings while celebrating I-Day in view of Covid cases: Centre to States

India TV News  

As the country continues to record an average of over 15,000 coronavirus cases daily, the Centre has asked States to ensure there are no large gatherings for Independence Day celebrations and that everyone follows Covid protocols. The Union Home Ministry has also conveyed to all States and Union Territories to carry out a 'Swachh Bharat' campaign at a prominent location of each district in the state and UT and carry out a fortnight and month-long campaign to keep it 'Swachh' through voluntary civil action. Read Also | Tricolour reflects pride of India's past, commitment of present and dreams of future: PM Modi India added 16,561 new coronavirus cases taking the total tally of Covid cases to 4,42,23,557, while the active cases dipped to 1,23,535, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The Home Ministry also asked government departments and educational institutions to carry out tree plantation programmes to spread awareness for conservation of environment.

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Karnataka govt's key Covid meet tomorrow ahead of New Year celebrations
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt's key Covid meet tomorrow ahead of New Year celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said the government might release Covid-19 guidelines for New Year celebrations in the state on Monday. Karnataka govt's key Covid meet tomorrow ahead of New Year celebrations Speaking with the reporters on Sunday, Bommai said, “Keeping the international repercussions in mind, the guidelines will be decided at tomorrow's meeting, which will also be attended by …

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of festive season, the Centre has asked states and Union Territories to ensure that people taking part in mass gatherings and undertaking pilgrimage are asymptomatic and preferably fully vaccinated against Covid-19. In a letter to states and UTs on Tuesday, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said mass gatherings in context of various festivities as well as yatras …

How to set ground rules — about COVID vaccines and more — ahead of holiday gatherings
3 years, 1 month ago

How to set ground rules — about COVID vaccines and more — ahead of holiday gatherings

LA Times  

Holiday gatherings with COVID still in the air can be tricky, but it can be done with everyone’s safety in mind. Dr. Curley Bonds, the L.A. County mental health department’s chief medical officer, said don’t be apologetic when making safety requests as a host or, when you’re a guest, asking about the vaccination status of other attendees. “If we can …

Centre asks states to ensure festivals celebrated with 'utmost precautions' | Check Guidelines
3 years, 2 months ago

Centre asks states to ensure festivals celebrated with 'utmost precautions' | Check Guidelines

India TV News  

The central government on Saturday asked states and union territories to ensure that upcoming festivals are celebrated in a safe and cautious manner with "utmost precautions" in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said standard operating procedures issued last month for curbing any spike in cases must be followed. …

Dussehra 2021: Here's how states are celebrating with COVID-19 on mind
3 years, 2 months ago

Dussehra 2021: Here's how states are celebrating with COVID-19 on mind

Firstpost  

Guidelines have been announced by state governments to ensure that people follow all COVID-19 protocols while enjoying the festivities With the nation celebrating Dussehra on 15 October amid the pandemic, guidelines have been announced by governments to ensure that people maintain social distancing and stay safe. Uttar Pradesh The state has demanded strict compliance with coronavirus norms and announced certain …

Amid Fears of Festive Surge, States Issue Guidelines for Chhath, Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali
3 years, 2 months ago

Amid Fears of Festive Surge, States Issue Guidelines for Chhath, Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali

News 18  

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, and declining Covid-19 cases, states have eased restrictions and released SOPs ahead of the festive season. Maharashtra The Mumbai civic body has said no ‘garba’ events will be allowed during the upcoming Navratri festival and the civic body has capped the height of Goddess Durga idols to four feet for community mandals and two …

Centre extends nationwide Covid containment measures till Oct 31 in view of festivals
3 years, 2 months ago

Centre extends nationwide Covid containment measures till Oct 31 in view of festivals

India TV News  

The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday directed all States and Union Territories to implement 'Prompt and Effective Measures' specified in a September 21 advisory issued in view of festivals, until October 31, 2021 to contain the spread of Covid. It has also extended Covid-19 containment measures across the country till October 31 in view of some localised spreads of pandemic …

Cabinet to allow multi-day festivals under conditions
3 years, 3 months ago

Cabinet to allow multi-day festivals under conditions

NL Times  

The Cabinet will announce on Tuesday that multi-day events and festivals will be allowed again under certain conditions, insiders report. A coronavirus access pass - proof that attendees have been vaccinated, tested negative, or recently recovered from Covid-19 - will likely be mandatory. The Cabinet is currently still examining the possibilities for access passes and coronavirus testing. Sources also told …

Mass gatherings should be discouraged ahead of upcoming festive season: Centre
3 years, 3 months ago

Mass gatherings should be discouraged ahead of upcoming festive season: Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Centre said on Thursday that mass gatherings should be discouraged amid the ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic, particularly in the upcoming festive season. Niti Aayog Member Dr V K Paul said people have to be careful in the upcoming festive season, adding despite the vaccination programme accelerating in the country, the precautions against Covid-19 must continue. Echoing his concerns, Niti …

Hundreds of event organizers plan to join demonstration against Covid measures
3 years, 4 months ago

Hundreds of event organizers plan to join demonstration against Covid measures

NL Times  

Under the motto “Unmute Us!”, more than 300 event organizers will demonstrate on August 21 against the Cabinet’s coronavirus policy. “During the recent press conference, festivals again did not get a green light, despite the promise they could take again place once everyone who wants a vaccine has received it”, the event organizers stated. Willingness to get vaccinated will decrease …

Event Builders "diasppointed" at new festival restrictions but say they are understandable
3 years, 4 months ago

Event Builders "diasppointed" at new festival restrictions but say they are understandable

NL Times  

The Alliance of Event Builders said they are “disappointed and sad” but can comprehend the government’s decision to limit the maximum capacity of one-day festivals to 750 visitors until September 1. “With the ban on events without fixed seating for more than 750 visitors until September 1, the events sector has to digest another difficult disappointment”, the alliance, consisting of …

Coronavirus press conference tonight, 'test for entry' system may be dropped
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus press conference tonight, 'test for entry' system may be dropped

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge will hold a press conference at 7pm on Friday to announce what measures are being taken to control the spread of coronavirus following a six-fold increase in a week. The new measures are needed because several million people have still not been fully vaccinated and the infection rate has now …

Coronavirus press conference tonight, 'test for entry' system may be dropped
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus press conference tonight, 'test for entry' system may be dropped

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge will hold a press conference at 7pm on Friday to announce what measures are being taken to control the spread of coronavirus following a six-fold increase in a week. The new measures are needed because several million people have still not been fully vaccinated and the infection rate has now …

As COVID-19 spikes, Jharkhand govt bans celebrations, congregation at public places
3 years, 8 months ago

As COVID-19 spikes, Jharkhand govt bans celebrations, congregation at public places

India TV News  

Ahead of festivals, the Jharkhand government has issued guidelines and prohibits celebrations of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Navratri, Ramnavami, and Easter at public places to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state. In a letter, the Chief Secretary of the state Sukhdev Singh on Friday said: "All celebrations and congregations at public places during festivals like Holi, Sarhul, Shab-e-Barat, Navratri, Ramnavami, …

Restrict Public Observance, Limit Gatherings: Centre's Note to States Amid Covid Re-rise Ahead of Festivals
3 years, 9 months ago

Restrict Public Observance, Limit Gatherings: Centre's Note to States Amid Covid Re-rise Ahead of Festivals

News 18  

In the wake of a resurgence of coronavirus in some parts of the country, the Centre on Wednesday asked states and union territories to consider imposing local restrictions in public observance of upcoming festivals and limit or do away with mass gatherings to combat the spread of the virus. In a letter to state chief secretaries and Union territory administrators, …

Kerala prohibits all public gatherings for New Year celebrations
3 years, 11 months ago

Kerala prohibits all public gatherings for New Year celebrations

India TV News  

The Kerala government on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting all public gatherings during New Year celebrations and directed that all celebrations in the state on Thursday should cease by 10.00 pm amid fears about the new coronavirus variant confirmed in the United Kingdom that has forced the government to take unprecedented precautionary measures. No public gatherings are permitted as part …

Police warn that New Year’s Eve parties ‘should not be happening’ as restrictions tightened for millions
3 years, 11 months ago

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

The Independent  

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

Coronavirus press conference tonight: No relaxation expected
4 years ago

Coronavirus press conference tonight: No relaxation expected

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Public Health Minister Hugo de Jonge will hold a press conference at 7:00 p.m. this evening to tell residents of the Netherlands what the festive season will look like in terms of coronavirus restrictions. The Netherlands has been in a partial lockdown since mid-October, involving restrictions like restaurants being closed to everything but takeaways, and …

Don’t Think COVID-19 Threat is Over in Maha: CM Uddhav Thackeray
4 years, 1 month ago

Don’t Think COVID-19 Threat is Over in Maha: CM Uddhav Thackeray

The Quint  

"In the past, we celebrated all our festivals with caution. We have to decide whether we want to go for a lockdown or follow all the mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols”, he added. The Maharashtra CM appealed to people to not crowd religious institutions which have been opened to the public now since the unlocking of the state. He requested people …

CDC pleads with Americans to avoid Thanksgiving travel
4 years, 1 month ago

CDC pleads with Americans to avoid Thanksgiving travel

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the imposition of an overnight curfew on most residents as the most populous state tries to head …

How should Thanksgiving be celebrated during the pandemic? Officials urge staying home
4 years, 1 month ago

How should Thanksgiving be celebrated during the pandemic? Officials urge staying home

LA Times  

How should Thanksgiving be celebrated in the middle of the worst global pandemic in a century? “This much of an increase in cases may very well result in tremendous suffering and tragic deaths down the road,” said Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County director of public health. “We’re actually recommending this Thanksgiving be a stay-at-home Thanksgiving.” Ferrer said she won’t …

Super-spreading wedding party demonstrates COVID-19 risk posed by holiday gatherings
4 years, 1 month ago

Super-spreading wedding party demonstrates COVID-19 risk posed by holiday gatherings

LA Times  

If you want to know why public health officials are so nervous about how much worse the COVID-19 pandemic will get as the holiday season unfolds, consider what happened after a single, smallish wedding reception that took place this summer in rural Maine. Science & Medicine Now you can see the COVID-19 risk anywhere in the country, in real time …

Don't let your guards down this festive season, warn doctors treating Covid-19 patients
4 years, 1 month ago

Don't let your guards down this festive season, warn doctors treating Covid-19 patients

India Today  

If people lower their guard against the coronavirus this festive season, it will cost Maharashtra heavily as some states are already bearing the brunt, top doctors in Mumbai have warned. Doctor Shruti Tandan, consultant, critical care medicine, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai, said, “We need to note how Delhi is seeing a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases, while …

PM Modi quotes Kabir, Tulsi to warn people against Covid-19 ahead of festivals
4 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi quotes Kabir, Tulsi to warn people against Covid-19 ahead of festivals

India Today  

In his 12-minute address to the nation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed upon the need for people to remain cautious towards coronavirus. To drive home the message, PM Modi quoted a couplet by Kabir: "Paki kheti dekhi ke, garam kiya kisan Ajhun jaunga bahut hai ghar aaven tab jaan" Addressing the nation through a televised video message, PM …

Necessary to Take Extra Precautions During Festive Season amid Pandemic, Says Karnataka CM Ahead of Mysuru Dasara
4 years, 2 months ago

Necessary to Take Extra Precautions During Festive Season amid Pandemic, Says Karnataka CM Ahead of Mysuru Dasara

News 18  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday said it was necessary to take extra precautions during the upcoming festive season, amid COVID-19 pandemic. “It was necessary to take extra precautions during the upcoming festive season amid COVID-19 pandemic. A meeting was held with the Medical Education Minister, Chief Secretary and senior officials regarding the precautions that need to be undertaken …

'Pandemic Has Halted All of Us': PM Modi Rues Absence of Children at Red Fort During I-Day Celebrations
4 years, 4 months ago

'Pandemic Has Halted All of Us': PM Modi Rues Absence of Children at Red Fort During I-Day Celebrations

News 18  

Clad in thematic wear, every Independence Day they sit on the lawns of the Red Fort in a colourful pattern drawing the attention of the crowd, but on Saturday, school children were conspicuous by their absence at the venue. Everyone felt their absence as children clap and cheer loudly throughout the event, but this time, it was a rather quiet …

Independence Day celebrations | Over 4,000 invited for Red Fort event, says Defence Ministry
4 years, 4 months ago

Independence Day celebrations | Over 4,000 invited for Red Fort event, says Defence Ministry

The Hindu  

Over 4,000 people including diplomats, officials and media personnel have been invited for the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort and it is being organised maintaining a balance between dignity of the event and factoring in COVID-19 protocols, the Defence Ministry said on Friday. The ministry said, “Adequate medical booths at four locations, one near the Rampart, one in …

Preps for Independence Day 2020 underway: 350 personnel participating in 15 Aug event quarantined; COVID-19 measures to be followed
4 years, 4 months ago

Preps for Independence Day 2020 underway: 350 personnel participating in 15 Aug event quarantined; COVID-19 measures to be followed

Firstpost  

This year, the Independence Day event on 15 August is likely to consist of only Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech, a 21-gun salute, the National Anthem, and the unfurling of the National Flag, reports said With less than a week to go for Independence Day 2020, preparations are underway across the country and authorities are enforcing special precautionary measures in …

Hold Independence Day functions while following COVID-19 norms, says govt
4 years, 4 months ago

Hold Independence Day functions while following COVID-19 norms, says govt

Live Mint  

The Central government on Wednesday allowed to hold the Independence Celebrations on August 15 following the social distancing norms amid coronavirus outbreak. "In view of spread of COVID-19 pandemic, while organizing various programmes or activities for the Independence Day celebrations, it is imperative to follow certain preventive measures such as maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks, proper sanitisation, avoiding large …

PM Modi to unfurl tricolour on 74th Independence Day, number of invitees to see severe drop due to coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi to unfurl tricolour on 74th Independence Day, number of invitees to see severe drop due to coronavirus

India Today  

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver a speech at the Red Fort in Delhi on the 74th Independence Day on August 15, the celebrations this year will be different in view of the country still in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. "The ceremony at Red Fort consisting of the presentation of a Guard …

Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort might not be grand this year due to COVID-19
4 years, 5 months ago

Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort might not be grand this year due to COVID-19

India TV News  

This year the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort might not be as grand as in the previous years because of the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing norms to be followed. This means the security agencies would strictly adhere to social distancing norms," said an official at the Red Fort. The Delhi Police would be manning the outer layer of …

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