Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India
4 years, 7 months ago

Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to speak on the next phase of lockdown from June 1 that may come into force after Lockdown 4.0 ends on May 31. It is also the last day of Lockdown 4.0 and sources say PM Modi may throw some light on Lockdown 5.0. LOCKDOWN 5.0 TO FOCUS ON 11 CITIES According to home ministry sources, Lockdown 5.0 will mainly focus on 11 cities with 70 per cent of the total coronavirus cases in India. EASING OF RESTRICTIONS The Centre may also consider allowing religious places to be reopened in Lockdown 5.0 but with certain conditions, which will mean no religious events can be conducted in this period, including fairs and festivals.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Delhi unlocks: Restaurants, salons, weekly markets reopen. Here's full list of what's allowed/restricted
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi unlocks: Restaurants, salons, weekly markets reopen. Here's full list of what's allowed/restricted

India TV News  

With COVID numbers in the national capital dropping to a three-month low, all market activities are allowed from today, but with certain restrictions as part of the phased unlock plan of the Delhi government. Delhi unlocks from today: Here are the guidelines Weekly markets will resume activity, but only one market will open in one zone on a day Restaurants …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

Complete lockdown in Jharkhand for 38 hours. Details here

Hindustan Times  

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

Karnataka govt to ease lockdown in 20 districts from 14 June; essential items shops to be open till 2 pm
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka govt to ease lockdown in 20 districts from 14 June; essential items shops to be open till 2 pm

Firstpost  

The restrictions are going to be eased in Bengaluru Urban and 19 other districts on a ’trial basis’ from 14 June to 21 June The Karnataka government is set to relax the lockdown from Monday, 14 June. The restrictions are going to be eased in Bengaluru Urban and 19 other districts of the state on a trial basis from 14 …

Lifting Covid restrictions too quickly could be disastrous: WHO Director General
3 years, 7 months ago

Lifting Covid restrictions too quickly could be disastrous: WHO Director General

India TV News  

Just when India is preparing to slowly lift Corona-induced restrictions, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed concerns about its timing. Hence, lifting restrictions too quickly could be disastrous for those who are not vaccinated.” “We see a two-track pandemic. Many countries still face an extremely dangerous situation, while those with highest vaccination rates are starting to talk about ending …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address nation at 5 pm today
3 years, 7 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address nation at 5 pm today

Firstpost  

Modi’s address comes on a day when India has recorded its lowest coronavirus cases in 61 days, with 1 lakh new COVID-19 cases Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today. — PMO India June 7, 2021 Modi’s address comes on a day when India has recorded its lowest coronavirus cases in 61 days, with 1 lakh new COVID-19 …

PM Modi to address the nation at 5 pm today
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to address the nation at 5 pm today

Live Mint  

PM Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 pm today. The Prime Minister's address comes at a time when Covid cases are seeing a downward trend in the country after a deadly second wave in April-May. "Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi will address the nation at 5 PM today, 7th June," the Prime Minister's Office said on Twitter. It is …

Delhi lifts lockdown restrictions, allows metro, markets, malls to reopen: What's open, closed today
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi lifts lockdown restrictions, allows metro, markets, malls to reopen: What's open, closed today

India Today  

Delhi has started the process of cautiously resuming activities that were stopped about two months ago when the national capital was hit by a deadlier second wave of the coronavirus cases surge, overburdening the healthcare system in the country. The lockdown restrictions in Delhi are being eased as the national capital sees a steady drop in the Covid cases. Delhi …

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 …

UP lifts lockdown restrictions in all districts except Lucknow, Meerut, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur
3 years, 7 months ago

UP lifts lockdown restrictions in all districts except Lucknow, Meerut, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh government has lifted Covid-imposed lockdown restrictions in all districts except in Lucknow, Meerut, Saharanpur and Gorakhpur, ACS Information Navneet Sehga said on Sunday. On Saturday, the state government had extended relaxations in the "corona curfew" to Bareilly and Bulandshahr districts from June 7, allowing shops and markets outside the containment zones to open for five days a week. …

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 …

Delhi unlock process begins from today. All you need to know
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi unlock process begins from today. All you need to know

India TV News  

The process of lifting the lockdown gradually in the capital will begin from today, starting with the resumption of construction activities and the reopening of factories for a week. In an earlier announcement, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said the phase-wise unlocking process in Delhi will begin after over six weeks of lockdown enforced in view of the second wave …

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 …

Covid-19: New Delhi Ready To Unlock, Here Is Lockdown Status Of States In June
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: New Delhi Ready To Unlock, Here Is Lockdown Status Of States In June

News 18  

Daily case in India have seen a dramatic dip since the beginning of the month, but the tally of deaths in the current second wave is declining much slower. That has seen the AAP government announce some relaxations in rules from May 31 although the general lockdown has been extended till June 7. Karnataka Second on the total cases list …

Lockdown in Delhi Will Be Lifted Gradually, Process to Begin on Monday: CM Kejriwal
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown in Delhi Will Be Lifted Gradually, Process to Begin on Monday: CM Kejriwal

News 18  

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said Delhi has gained control over the second wave of Covid-19 and the city will now start the process of lifting the lockdown gradually. In the last 24 hours, the positivity rate stood at around 1.5 per cent.” Sources told CNN-News18 that Metro services will continue to remain shut the following week. According to …

Lockdown restrictions extended in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown restrictions extended in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

New Indian Express  

Delhi is under lockdown from April 19 till May 31 Haryana, which was under lockdown from May 3, has extended it till May 31 Chandigarh administration has imposed night and weekend curfew restrictions till May 31 Punjab has extended all existing COVID restrictions in the state till May 31, including night curfew Uttar Pradesh had extended the partial coronavirus curfew …

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 …

'Delhi Lockdown Extended For Another Week, Unlock 1 Likely From May 31st': CM Kejriwal
3 years, 7 months ago

'Delhi Lockdown Extended For Another Week, Unlock 1 Likely From May 31st': CM Kejriwal

ABP News  

Delhi Covid Update: Delhi Chief Minister held a press conference today and said that the cases in the city are under control compared to what the national capital was witnessing in April but the capital is still registering more than 1000 cases so Delhi lockdown will be extended till 31st May 5 am. Kejriwal said that Delhi's positivity rate has …

COVID-19: Delhi govt likely to extend lockdown by another week
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi govt likely to extend lockdown by another week

India TV News  

The Delhi government is likely to extend the ongoing lockdown by another week, although the Covid situation is improving in the city with less number of cases and declining positivity rate in the past few days, official sources said on Saturday. Community platform LocalCircles conducted a survey in which 68 per cent respondents from Delhi favoured a weeklong extension of …

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 …

Will Discuss With LG Anil Baijal on Weekend Covid-19 Situation in Delhi, Says CM Kejriwal
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Discuss With LG Anil Baijal on Weekend Covid-19 Situation in Delhi, Says CM Kejriwal

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he will discuss with Lt Governor Anil Baijal the coronavirus situation in the city, including the possibility of easing lockdown restrictions, on the weekend. According to Delhi government's health bulletin on Thursday, the number of positive cases in the national capital have declined to 3,231 and the positivity rate is now 5.5 …

Covid positivity rate dips to 5.5 per cent, will Kejriwal end Delhi lockdown? Here's what CM said
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid positivity rate dips to 5.5 per cent, will Kejriwal end Delhi lockdown? Here's what CM said

India TV News  

After skyrocketing for weeks, Delhi's Covid graph is now showing a downward trend for the past several days. The health department said that the city's positivity rate has dipped to 5.5 per cent which had touched a high of 35 per cent in April. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he would discuss the matter with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal …

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 …

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” …

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, …

Lockdown in Maharashtra likely to extend till May-end, announcement soon
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown in Maharashtra likely to extend till May-end, announcement soon

India Today  

The Maharashtra government is mulling on extending the ongoing lockdown-like restrictions in the state till May 31, even though nearly 37,000 coronavirus cases were reported since yesterday, the lowest spike in 41 days. Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said, as quoted by Free Press Journal, “If the strict restrictions are lifted then the situation may get out of hand once …

Metro Suspended, Curbs on Weddings: Delhi Govt Extends Lockdown Till May 17
3 years, 8 months ago

Metro Suspended, Curbs on Weddings: Delhi Govt Extends Lockdown Till May 17

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced to extend the lockdown till May 17 morning to control the further spread of coronavirus. – Delhi Police authorities will ensure effective checking of persons and vehicles on the roads by putting adequate number of pickets with the objective to prevent unnecessary movement of people on roads during curfew. Meanwhile, Delhi on …

'Can't Afford Leniency': Lockdown in Delhi Extended Till May 17, Metro Services to be Suspended
3 years, 8 months ago

'Can't Afford Leniency': Lockdown in Delhi Extended Till May 17, Metro Services to be Suspended

News 18  

In a bid to contain the deadly Covid virus spread, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has extended the lockdown in Delhi by another week till 5 am on May 17. The chief minister also stressed that no life must be lost due to oxygen shortage and distribution bottlenecks within the capital be ironed out. Over the past two weeks, Delhi lost …

Delhi lockdown extended till morning of 17 May; curbs to be stricter this time, says Arvind Kejriwal
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi lockdown extended till morning of 17 May; curbs to be stricter this time, says Arvind Kejriwal

Firstpost  

Apart from the existing restrictions, Metro train services will also be halted during the period, the Delhi chief minister said The ongoing lockdown in Delhi will be extended for another week up to 17 May morning and Metro train services will be halted during the period, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday. He said although COVID-19 cases have come …

Delhi lockdown extended till May 17; metro services to be suspended during this period: Kejriwal
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi lockdown extended till May 17; metro services to be suspended during this period: Kejriwal

India TV News  

The ongoing lockdown in Delhi will be extended for another week up to May 17 morning and Metro train services will be halted during the period, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday. Although the cases have come down and the positivity rate has reduced from the high of 35 per cent on April 26 to around 23 per cent …

National lockdown, just not in name: Almost 98% of India is under some form of lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

National lockdown, just not in name: Almost 98% of India is under some form of lockdown

India Today  

Unlike the big-bang order of March 2020, India didn’t formally announce a national lockdown during the second wave of the pandemic this year. The Oxford Coronavirus Government Response Tracker has developed a composite stringency index that uses composite measures, such as school, workplace and public-transport closures, cancellation of public events, restrictions on public gatherings and internal and external movements, and …

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 …

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, …

Lockdown in Delhi extended by one more week: CM Arvind Kejriwal
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown in Delhi extended by one more week: CM Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

The Delhi government on Saturday decided to extend the ongoing lockdown by another week in the wake of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the city. Announcing the decision, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "Lockdown in Delhi is being extended by one week." Lockdown in Delhi is being extended by one week — Arvind Kejriwal May 1, 2021 For over a …

From J&K to Kerala: Here's a Complete Guide to Weekend Restrictions Across States
3 years, 8 months ago

From J&K to Kerala: Here's a Complete Guide to Weekend Restrictions Across States

News 18  

As India continues to battle against the second wave of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, several state governments have tightened restrictions and announced lockdown rules to curb the spread of infections. Here is the full list of states and cities under lockdown and night curfew: Uttar Pradesh:Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a complete lockdown …

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 …

COVID-19 second wave: Uttar Pradesh govt extends weekend lockdown to include Mondays
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 second wave: Uttar Pradesh govt extends weekend lockdown to include Mondays

Firstpost  

All shops and other establishments will remain closed till 7 am on Tuesdays, the govt announced, adding that essential services will be allowed and the vaccination drive will continue Lucknow: Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Uttar Pradesh government Thursday decided to increase the duration of weekend lockdown by 24 hours, announcing that it will now cover Mondays too. …

Covid-19: Weekend Lockdown Extended in Uttar Pradesh, Here Are the Do's and Don’ts
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Weekend Lockdown Extended in Uttar Pradesh, Here Are the Do's and Don’ts

News 18  

Amid surging coronavirus cases, the government of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday extended weekend lockdown in the state. According to the latest updates, the weekend lockdown in the state will be in place from Friday, April 30, until Tuesday, May 4, until further orders are issued. During the weekend lockdown, the state government said all markets, private and public offices would …

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 …

Second Covid Wave: Delhi Government Extends Lockdown Till May 3
3 years, 8 months ago

Second Covid Wave: Delhi Government Extends Lockdown Till May 3

Live Law  

In view of the rising covid 19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi Government has extended its lockdown by another week and will continue till May 3 in order to curb the spread of the covid 19. Delete In view of rising #Covid cases, Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announces that #Lockdown in Delhi would be extended by …

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 …

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 …

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