Covid-19 lockdown: Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal and others extend their support to PM's decision
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 lockdown: Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal and others extend their support to PM's decision

India Today  

On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India's 1.3 billion people will go under total lockdown for 21 days to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. And Govt has ensured essential supplies will b available, so let’s not throng grocery&veg shops Let’s fight this together.." Here's the tweet: I welcome this 21daylockdown announced by our PM nd Request all of you 2 cooperate fully,as dis will break d chain of coronavirus spread. And Govt has ensured essential supplies will b available,so let’s not throng grocery&veg shops Let’s fight this together #CoronavirusLockdown Dhanush March 24, 2020 Kajal Aggarwal also shared a motivating message on her social media account that the next 21 days is an opportunity to change old habits and inculcate new ones along with making a new routine for yourself. She wrote, "21 days is the perfect amount of time to break old habits, make new ones and set new routines.I’ve already enrolled for online courses, increased my reading, meditation,cooking+household chores n spending quality time with fam.Tell me how you’re going to use your time productively?." Here's the tweet: 21 days is the perfect amount of time to break old habits,make new ones and set new routines.I’ve already enrolled for online courses,increased my reading,meditation,cooking+household chores n spending quality time with fam.Tell me how you’re going to use your time productively?

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Fact Check: No, PM Modi has not announced lockdown after HMPV cases in India, 2020 video goes viral
12 hours, 55 minutes ago

Fact Check: No, PM Modi has not announced lockdown after HMPV cases in India, 2020 video goes viral

India TV News  

India TV Fact Check: A video clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going viral on social media with claims that he has announced a lockdown after HMPV cases were reported in India. A Facebook user named Kushwaha King shared a post on January 8 featuring a video clip of PM Modi, claiming that he announced a 21-day lockdown due …

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

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-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries
2 years ago

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries

India TV News  

PM Modi on COVID-19 cases : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to be vigilant and take proper precautions against COVID-19 pandemic, as he noted that the coronavirus is spreading in many countries including-China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and United States. In his last 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast of the year 2022, PM Modi said that many people are …

Covid-19 across world: China locks down third city, WHO says Omicron becoming dominant variant
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 across world: China locks down third city, WHO says Omicron becoming dominant variant

India Today  

The World Health Organisation said the new Omicron variant of coronavirus is quickly overtaking the Delta variant of Covid-19 and becoming dominant around the world. From scientists warning against "alarming Omicron wave" in the UK and the US to China tightening Covid-19 curbs to India reporting over 1.90 lakh daily cases -- here's what the coronavirus situation is like in …

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 …

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise
3 years ago

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Several states in the country has announced fresh restrictions in the context of rising Covid-19 cases. India reported 159,632 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly in the country. Uttar Pradesh is the latest to announce a night curfew and the state has decided to close physical classes in all …

No lockdown in Delhi for now; Covid situation under control, says CM Kejriwal
3 years ago

No lockdown in Delhi for now; Covid situation under control, says CM Kejriwal

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed media for the first time after getting recovered from coronavirus on Sunday. "During the second wave of Covid-19 in May last year, Delhi reported more than 20,000 cases per day. Delhi used to register more than 300 deaths due to Covid-19 per day at that time, but now the daily deaths have declined to …

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 …

Lockdown in Mumbai if daily Covid cases...: Mayor Kishori Pednekar
3 years ago

Lockdown in Mumbai if daily Covid cases...: Mayor Kishori Pednekar

India TV News  

Amid a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, including the Omicron variant, the government has hinted at imposing a lockdown to flatten the curve. According to Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar, lockdown will be imposed in the metropolis if daily Covid cases cross 20,000-mark. Mumbai reported 8,082 Covid-19 cases on Monday, the highest daily count since April 18, 2021, taking …

Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar warns of lockdown if daily Covid-19 cases go past 20,000
3 years ago

Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar warns of lockdown if daily Covid-19 cases go past 20,000

India Today  

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases here cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules. The mayor said BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has been keeping a close watch on the situation, and he has already hinted about the lockdown if the Covid-19 cases in …

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 …

PM to hold meeting on COVID-19 situation on Thursday
3 years ago

PM to hold meeting on COVID-19 situation on Thursday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid the emergence and spread of the Omicron variant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to hold a meeting on Thursday to review the overall Covid-19 situation across the country. While no new Covid-19 death was reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of fatalities in Delhi is 25,102, with a death rate of 1.74 …

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 …

Melbourne marks 200 days of COVID-19 lockdowns since the pandemic began
3 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne marks 200 days of COVID-19 lockdowns since the pandemic began

ABC  

Thursday night marked an unpleasant milestone for Melburnians — the 200th day lived under lockdown restrictions. Lockdown One: 43 days BEGAN: March 30, 11:59pm ENDED: May 12, 11:59pm The local cases recorded each day It's here that we got our first taste of the restrictions that have defined 2020 and 2021. Lockdown Two: 111 days BEGAN: July 8, 11:59pm ENDED: …

ACT enters lockdown for seven days as four cases of COVID-19 recorded
3 years, 4 months ago

ACT enters lockdown for seven days as four cases of COVID-19 recorded

ABC  

The ACT has gone into lockdown for seven days, after the territory recorded four positive cases of COVID-19. Key points: The initial case — man in his 20s — had been infectious in the community since Sunday Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the new cases posed a "serious health risk" The snap shutdown, which began at 5:00pm, is the first …

Covid-19 surge in Kerala: Weekend lockdown declared, Centre to send 6-member team
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 surge in Kerala: Weekend lockdown declared, Centre to send 6-member team

Hindustan Times  

Kerala witnessed a marked rise in coronavirus disease cases this recent week, with the state registering more than 22,000 cases for two straight days on Tuesday and Wednesday. Kerala is to be under complete lockdown on July 31 and August 1 in view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state. Kerala is to be under complete lockdown …

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 …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates COVID-19 Restrictions Lockdown Delta Variant News Cases Today 19 July 2021 Latest News
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates COVID-19 Restrictions Lockdown Delta Variant News Cases Today 19 July 2021 Latest News

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, Monday, July 19: With the pandemic's second wave plateauing, active Covid cases in Karnataka dipped below 30,000, as only 1,708 new cases in a day, said the state health bulletin on Sunday. "With 1,708 cases registered on Saturday, the state's Covid tally increased to 28,83,947, including 29,291 active cases, while 28,18,476 recovered till date, with 2,463 patients discharged …

COVID-19 news: Centre warns of reinstating curbs, calls crowds in hill stations 'frightening'; India logs 34,703 new cases
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 news: Centre warns of reinstating curbs, calls crowds in hill stations 'frightening'; India logs 34,703 new cases

Firstpost  

The government said violations of COVID-19 protocols will lead to a further increase in infections as it stressed on wearing of masks and maintaining physical distancing Health ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on Tuesday said that tourists visiting hill stations were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and warned that it can nullify the gains made in the management of the …

NSW records 18 new COVID-19 cases, lockdown decision likely on Wednesday
3 years, 6 months ago

NSW records 18 new COVID-19 cases, lockdown decision likely on Wednesday

ABC  

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she hopes to announce on Wednesday whether lockdown will be extended or not. Key points: NSW recorded 18 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases overnight There were 32,136 tests conducted, down from 52,000 tests on Monday Greater Sydney's lockdown is scheduled to end on Friday, July 9 Ms Berejiklian said decisions would be made "as late …

Covid-19: Jharkhand observes 38-hr complete lockdown
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: Jharkhand observes 38-hr complete lockdown

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand, for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19 last year, observed a 38 hour-long complete weekend lockdown during which even essential services of milk supply and grocery stores were not allowed to operate. Local police along with additional forces, including rapid action force, were deployed to check implementation of the lockdown. State capital Ranchi, that is the hardest …

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 lockdown: BS Yediyurappa to discuss future of Covid restrictions within 2 days
3 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka lockdown: BS Yediyurappa to discuss future of Covid restrictions within 2 days

Live Mint  

Amid the speculations that Karnataka government might ease a few COVID-related restrictions in the state after June 14, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is likely to chair a meeting regarding the issue within the next two days to take a call. On Tuesday, with as many as 9,808 fresh infections, state reported its lowest single-day rise of new covid-19 cases …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Relaxation in Covid-19 Curbs Announced in Four More UP Districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Relaxation in Covid-19 Curbs Announced in Four More UP Districts

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh government has allowed shops and markets outside containment zones in Varanasi, Muzaffarnagar, Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad to open for five days a week from Monday after active Covid-19 cases in these four districts fell below 600. With this, the number of districts where active Covid-19 cases have fallen below 600 has reached 71, the state government …

COVID-19 updates: States ease lockdown from Monday as India cases drop to 1.2 lakh; China approves jab for kids, adolescents
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 updates: States ease lockdown from Monday as India cases drop to 1.2 lakh; China approves jab for kids, adolescents

Firstpost  

In National Capital Delhi, the Delhi Metro will operate at 50 percent capacity from 7 June and markets and malls will open on an odd-even basis With the decline of daily COVID-19 cases in India, some states including Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Goa, among others, have begun to ease lockdown-like restrictions. Delhi opens malls and shops on …

Meghalaya imposes Covid-19 lockdown till June 14
3 years, 7 months ago

Meghalaya imposes Covid-19 lockdown till June 14

India Today  

Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Meghalaya government has imposed a total lockdown across the state from June 7 to June 14. Earlier, the Meghalaya government had imposed lockdown only in East Khasi Hills district till June 7 besides containment zone measures in other places to contain the spread of Covid-19. In the order issued on …

Lockdown in Karnataka should continue till Covid cases drop below 5,000: Ministers
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown in Karnataka should continue till Covid cases drop below 5,000: Ministers

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar on Tuesday said stringent measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 would remain in place in the state till daily new cases fall below the 5,000 mark or the case positivity rate drops below 5%. We have to be cautious.” On Monday, TAC in its recommendation to the government had said that the lockdown …

Will Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdown be extended? Here's what authorities had to say
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdown be extended? Here's what authorities had to say

ABC  

As we hit day four of lockdown and cases continue to grow, Victorians are starting to wonder if the current restrictions will indeed end at 11:59pm on Thursday. Here's what Acting Premier James Merlino and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton had to say at the press conference on Monday. When asked if the lockdown could be extended, Acting Premier James …

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 …

Decision on Karnataka lockdown extension on June 5: CM Yediyurappa
3 years, 7 months ago

Decision on Karnataka lockdown extension on June 5: CM Yediyurappa

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Saturday said that the decision on whether to extend the lockdown in the state or not would be taken on June 5, two days prior to the current lockdown's end. "No decision has been taken yet in terms of extending the lockdown in the state in view of the improving Covid recovery rate," the …

Nagaland Extends Total Lockdown Till June 11 as Covid-19 Cases Spike
3 years, 7 months ago

Nagaland Extends Total Lockdown Till June 11 as Covid-19 Cases Spike

News 18  

The Nagaland government on Friday extended the total lockdown in the state till June 11. The decision to further extend the lockdown till June 11 was taken by the High Powered Committee on COVID-19, headed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. In view of the number of COVID-19 cases in the state and the feedback given by the District Task Forces, …

Coronavirus | COVID curbs extended till June 15 in West Bengal
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | COVID curbs extended till June 15 in West Bengal

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the COVID-19 related restrictions in the State will be extended till June 15. The Chief Minister also announced that the State Board examinations for classes XII and X will be held in the last week of July and second week of August respectively. ‘Not a lockdown’ “The COVID situation has improved …

West Bengal extends Covid-19 restrictions till June 15
3 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal extends Covid-19 restrictions till June 15

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions till June 15. The West Bengal government had announced the existing restrictions for 15 days from May 16 following a huge surge in the number of coronavirus cases. West Bengal reported 16,225 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, raising the tally to 13,18,203, a health department bulletin said. West …

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 …

'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 …

Lockdown in Rajasthan extended till June 8
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown in Rajasthan extended till June 8

India Today  

To check the spread of Covid-19, the Rajasthan government on Sunday decided to extend the statewide lockdown till June 8. The state government also increased the fine for not wearing a face mask at public places or workplace from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000. The state government has also put a ban on organising weddings till June 30. The state …

COVID-19 situation 'stabilising' claims Centre even as daily cases rise; TN, Mizoram, JK extend lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 situation 'stabilising' claims Centre even as daily cases rise; TN, Mizoram, JK extend lockdown

Firstpost  

The situation of vaccination seemed grim in Delhi, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stating that the inoculation drive for people between the ages of 18-45 will be shut due to a paucity of doses The COVID-19 situation in India is “ stabilising ” with a reduction in the positivity rate, the Centre said on Saturday even as the number of …

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 …

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 …

Netherlands lockdown likely loosened this week: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Netherlands lockdown likely loosened this week: Report

NL Times  

The Cabinet is very likely to go through with the second step of lockdown easing on Tuesday, as the average daily number of Covid-19 hospitalizations has steadily declined since May 1, government sources told newswire ANP. The average number of new coronavirus infections has dropped off by a third since April 23 to 5,518, though the low results last week …

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