Italy extends nationwide coronavirus lockdown until May 3
4 years, 9 months ago

Italy extends nationwide coronavirus lockdown until May 3

India TV News  

As the number of coronavirus cases and death toll across the globe are rising, Italy has decided to impose a nationwide lockdown until May 3. However, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said that bookstores and children's shops will reopen on April 14. While addressing a press conference, Conte said: "The country updated its coronavirus case count by 3951 to 147,577. Starting April 14, bookshops, stationery shops, shops for children, newborn and forestry industry will resume," he added.

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Italy closes investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures
1 year, 10 months ago

Italy closes investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures

Associated Press  

MILAN — Italian prosecutors have closed a COVID-19 investigation that accuses officials, including a former premier and a regional governor, of wrongdoing for failing to extend a lockdown zone in the early days of the pandemic to the northern city of Bergamo and adjacent industrial valleys. during one of the most difficult moments experienced in our republic.’’ Speranza likewise said …

Amid UN chief's warning on Covid, Europe in focus: 10 global updates
2 years, 9 months ago

Amid UN chief's warning on Covid, Europe in focus: 10 global updates

Hindustan Times  

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded a fresh warning this week on coronavirus as he spoke of "large outbreaks in Asia" and "a new wave in Europe" as new worries have emerged over the XE variant, said to be highly transmissible. A new wave is sweeping across Europe," Guterres said in a video message, adding that Omicron was a "startling reminder" …

Some European countries lift COVID curbs too ‘brutally’: WHO
2 years, 9 months ago

Some European countries lift COVID curbs too ‘brutally’: WHO

Al Jazeera  

The UN health agency sees cases rising in 18 out of 53 countries in Europe, ‘likely’ due to the BA.2 sub-variant. Authorities in several European countries have lifted coronavirus restrictions too “brutally”, the World Health Organization has warned, as they are witnessing a rise in cases “likely” caused by a more transmissible COVID-19 strain. ‘Perfect storm’ Kluge and other epidemiologists …

New coronavirus rules could boost infections to 80,000 a day, says PM
3 years ago

New coronavirus rules could boost infections to 80,000 a day, says PM

Dutch News  

Reopening shops, higher education institutes and fitness centres will lead to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, possibly up to 80,000 a day, prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Friday evening. ‘We are taking a risk because we have to do sport to stay healthy, because two in three youngsters are feeling lonely, and the lockdown is damaging our …

Fresh COVID lockdowns worldwide as vaccine efforts stumble
3 years, 9 months ago

Fresh COVID lockdowns worldwide as vaccine efforts stumble

Al Jazeera  

New coronavirus measures are taken across the world as the number of cases increases despite vaccination efforts. Having let its guard down with mass religious festivals, political rallies and spectators at cricket matches, the world’s second-most populous nation has added more than a million new infections since late March. Shaky rollouts As in India, Europe’s stuttering vaccine rollout faced multiple …

Italy enters 3-day Covid-19 lockdown to deter Easter travel and get-togethers
3 years, 9 months ago

Italy enters 3-day Covid-19 lockdown to deter Easter travel and get-togethers

Hindustan Times  

Italy entered a three-day nationwide coronavirus lockdown Saturday to deter Easter travel and get-togethers even as the country's variant-fueled spike in new infections began to wane. Italy enters 3-day Covid-19 lockdown to deter Easter travel and get-togethers The government had announced last month that it would place all regions into the strictest “red zone” lockdown over the Easter weekend to …

LIVE: Italy adds 25,735 fresh Covid-19 cases, 386 more deaths
3 years, 9 months ago

LIVE: Italy adds 25,735 fresh Covid-19 cases, 386 more deaths

Hindustan Times  

With the hike in daily coronavirus cases, many states have begun imposing strict measures to contain the spread. India on Friday registered the highest spike in daily coronavirus disease cases in more than 100 days as it reported more than 35,000 cases in 24 hours. The rise of 17,958 cases from Wednesday took the active cases tally to over 2.52 …

Italy tightens COVID-19 curbs in several regions as cases pick up
3 years, 10 months ago

Italy tightens COVID-19 curbs in several regions as cases pick up

Live Mint  

Italy's government on Saturday ramped up restrictions in five of the country's 20 regions in an effort to head off a rise in COVID-19 cases as scientists warned of a growing prevalence of highly contagious new variants. Three regions moved from yellow to orange zones: Lombardy and Piedmont, which are centred on the wealthy northern cities of Milan and Turin …

Italy extends COVID curbs amid third wave risks
4 years ago

Italy extends COVID curbs amid third wave risks

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday issued a new decree extending curbs to keep lid on COVID-19 infections after the health ministry warned that the epidemic was getting worse. "In the past week there has been a generalised worsening of the epidemic, we are back to an expansionary phase," Health Minister Roberto Speranza told parliament on Wednesday. The new …

Full list of all coronavirus lockdown restrictions as of Jan. 12
4 years ago

Full list of all coronavirus lockdown restrictions as of Jan. 12

NL Times  

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced that the hard lockdown the Netherlands has been in since December 15, in an attempt to decrease the number of coronavirus infections, will be extended until February 9. Here follows a full list of restrictions in place until at least February 9: Retail, gyms and services All non-essential stores will remain closed. Essential …

Italy to tighten lockdown curbs in Milan to stem coronavirus spread
4 years ago

Italy to tighten lockdown curbs in Milan to stem coronavirus spread

Live Mint  

Italy’s government is set to tighten coronavirus restrictions in Milan and its surrounding area, as well as four other regions, in an attempt to counter an acceleration in the spread of the pandemic. Health Minister Roberto Speranza on Friday will sign a new order listing Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia Romagna in the north, and Sicily and Calabria in the south …

U.K. hits daily coronavirus record, is urged to keep schools closed
4 years ago

U.K. hits daily coronavirus record, is urged to keep schools closed

The Hindu  

With daily coronavirus infections surging as a result of a new virus variant, the British government faced mounting pressure on Saturday from teachers’ unions to keep schools in England closed for at least another two weeks. The government, which oversees schools in England, has already decided to keep all schools in London closed next week to try to stem new …

Covid: Germany begins hard lockdown ahead of Christmas, as Paris streets empty
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid: Germany begins hard lockdown ahead of Christmas, as Paris streets empty

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany has shut schools and …

A pandemic atlas: Italy becomes Europe’s viral epicenter
4 years, 1 month ago

A pandemic atlas: Italy becomes Europe’s viral epicenter

Associated Press  

ROME — On the morning of Feb. 20, Dr. Annalisa Malara went to work at the public hospital in tiny Codogno, Italy, and broke protocol by ordering up a coronavirus test for a patient. And when a second wave hit in September, even the lessons learned from the first weren’t enough to spare Italy’s disproportionately old population. “It changes you …

Italy coronavirus deaths surge by 853, highest toll since March 28
4 years, 1 month ago

Italy coronavirus deaths surge by 853, highest toll since March 28

Live Mint  

Italy reported 853 COVID 19-related deaths on Tuesday, soaring from 630 the day before and the highest daily toll since March 28. Italy was the first Western country to be hit by the virus and has seen 51,306 COVID-19 fatalities since its outbreak emerged in February, the second highest toll in Europe after Britain's. While Italy's daily death tolls have …

Italy imposes national curfew, locked down ’red zones’
4 years, 2 months ago

Italy imposes national curfew, locked down ’red zones’

Live Mint  

Italy was poised Wednesday to impose a nationwide curfew and tougher measures for some populous regions as it faces a surge in coronavirus cases. From Thursday, Italy's 60 million residents will be required to stay home from 10:00 pm until 5:00 am except for work or health reasons under a new decree signed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. In addition, …

Europe and US pass coronavirus milestones as France locks down
4 years, 2 months ago

Europe and US pass coronavirus milestones as France locks down

Live Mint  

Europe passed 10 million coronavirus infections, the United States topped nine million and France entered a new lockdown on Friday as the resurgent pandemic increasingly forced other countries to consider following suit. Belgium became the latest European country to tighten restrictions as virus numbers skyrocket across the continent, which recorded 41 percent more cases this week than the previous seven …

'Half-measures don't work': Lockdown no longer a dirty word in COVID-weary Europe
4 years, 2 months ago

'Half-measures don't work': Lockdown no longer a dirty word in COVID-weary Europe

ABC  

When German bombs started falling on London in 1940, Winston Churchill's advisers predicted most people would flee their homes. Key points: After a summer of excess, many European countries are now being forced to lockdown over rising COVID-19 cases After a summer of excess, many European countries are now being forced to lockdown over rising COVID-19 cases France, Germany, Ireland …

Coronavirus France: Macron's 5,000-a-day cases target is impossible, scientific adviser says
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus France: Macron's 5,000-a-day cases target is impossible, scientific adviser says

Daily Mail  

French lockdown restrictions due to come into force Friday morning at 00:01am Emmanuel Macron's target of slashing France's coronavirus infections to 5,000 a day is impossible to achieve in the month-long lockdown he announced last night, his top scientific adviser said today. French leader Emmanuel Macron last night announced a new nationwide lockdown, claiming that 400,000 people will die of …

Italy closes gyms and theaters, shuts restaurants early to fight coronavirus spike
4 years, 2 months ago

Italy closes gyms and theaters, shuts restaurants early to fight coronavirus spike

LA Times  

A waiter stands outside a cafe in downtown Rome on Sunday, before new restrictions on eateries to fight the coronavirus were set to begin Monday. New restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections came into effect Monday in Italy, including the closure of gyms, pools and movie theaters and early curfews on indoor dining in cafes and restaurants. Italians must also …

Italy orders bars, restaurants to close by 6 pm as COVID infections surge
4 years, 2 months ago

Italy orders bars, restaurants to close by 6 pm as COVID infections surge

Live Mint  

Italy on Sunday ordered bars and restaurants to close by 6 p.m. and shut public gyms, cinemas and swimming pools to try to halt a rapid resurgence in the coronavirus that has pushed daily infection rates to new records. Italy, once the country hardest hit by the pandemic in the industrialised world, has been overtaken by others in Europe including …

Italy tightens virus curbs after record new cases
4 years, 2 months ago

Italy tightens virus curbs after record new cases

Live Mint  

Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte tightened nationwide coronavirus restrictions Sunday after the country recorded a record number of new cases, despite opposition from regional heads and street protests over curfews. Italy, the first European country to be hit hard by the pandemic and impose a nationwide lockdown, on Saturday clocked nearly 20,000 new cases in a 24-hour period. "Semi-lockdown for …

Italy plans further curbs as coronavirus cases hit new record 19,644 new cases
4 years, 2 months ago

Italy plans further curbs as coronavirus cases hit new record 19,644 new cases

Live Mint  

MILAN: Italy reported a further record daily total of 19,644 new coronavirus cases on Saturday as the government considered further restrictions including early closures of bars and restaurants to contain a resurgence of the pandemic. Like many authorities across Europe, the Italian government is desperate not to close down the economy completely but is facing growing public anger at renewed …

Coronavirus: When will Italy return to the quarantine-free list?
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: When will Italy return to the quarantine-free list?

The Independent  

Q Have you any thoughts about when Italy might be put back into the UK travel corridor, to avoid quarantine on return? As Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive, Shai Weiss, has said: “The economy, which is already in deep recession, will not take off unless we have travel and tourism back on track.” Barbados is an island largely dependent on visitors …

Resurgence Of COVID-19 Sparks New Wave Of Restrictions Across Europe
4 years, 2 months ago

Resurgence Of COVID-19 Sparks New Wave Of Restrictions Across Europe

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans to come together as they did in the spring to slow the spread of the coronavirus as the country posted another daily record of new cases Saturday. On Friday, the World Health Organization warned that intensive care units in a number of European cities could reach maximum capacity in the …

Europe coronavirus: UK and Italy face new restrictions as cases keep rising
4 years, 3 months ago

Europe coronavirus: UK and Italy face new restrictions as cases keep rising

CNN  

London CNN — European countries including Italy and England are mulling strict new measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, as cases on the continent continue to soar. A government decree widely discussed in Italian media could include: a ban on consuming alcohol outside bars and stores a ban on private parties or a limit on numbers of attendees …

Coronavirus cases top 30 million worldwide with Europe on edge
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus cases top 30 million worldwide with Europe on edge

Live Mint  

Coronavirus infections topped 30 million around the globe on Thursday as the World Health Organization warned of "alarming rates of transmission" across Europe and cautioned against shortening quarantine periods. The WHO's regional director for Europe Hans Kluge said a September surge "should serve as a wake-up call for all of us" after Europe set a new record last week, with …

Italy’s busy summer lights fuse on coronavirus resurgence fears
4 years, 4 months ago

Italy’s busy summer lights fuse on coronavirus resurgence fears

Al Jazeera  

Palermo, Italy – It is a warm summer night and crowds of young people flood into Vucciria, an old market in the centre of Palermo. “A pandemic spreads thanks to people’s movement, hence the increase after summer holidays and the easing of restrictions was predictable,” said Pierluigi Lopalco, a professor of hygiene and preventive medicine at the University of Pisa. …

Rome region faces record rise in daily virus infections
4 years, 4 months ago

Rome region faces record rise in daily virus infections

Live Mint  

The Rome region recorded 215 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours mainly because of people returning from holiday, the largest such rise since the Italian capital was in lockdown in March, health officials said Saturday. The figure is a record number and is more than the 208 people infected in a one-day period on March 28, when Rome had come …

South Africa to ease coronavirus restrictions: Live updates
4 years, 5 months ago

South Africa to ease coronavirus restrictions: Live updates

Al Jazeera  

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced announced that stringent coronavirus regulations would be eased on Monday as the country’s infection rate falls. 18:15 GMT – France reports another post-lockdown peak in daily coronavirus cases France’s Health Ministry has reported 3,310 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, setting a new post-lockdown high for the fourth day in a …

Coronavirus lockdown: What are the new rules coming into effect from today?
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: What are the new rules coming into effect from today?

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. Full list of reopened shops: Fashion shops Charity shops Betting shops Tailors, dress fitters …

Coronavirus | France reopens economy to quicken virus recovery
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | France reopens economy to quicken virus recovery

The Hindu  

President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is fully reopening its economy, including all restaurants, to accelerate the country’s recovery after virus crisis. Mr. Macron said restaurants in the Paris region will be allowed to open indoor seating starting on June 15. From June 22, all nursery schools, primary schools and junior high schools will be open and mandatory for all …

Coronavirus: Italy reopens borders to tourists
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Italy reopens borders to tourists

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Italy has reopened its borders …

Shops, cafes reopen as Italy lifts coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 7 months ago

Shops, cafes reopen as Italy lifts coronavirus restrictions

Al Jazeera  

For first time in over two months, people allowed to go to restaurants, museums and churches while obeying safety rules. Italy has taken its biggest step towards a cautious return to post-coronavirus normality, allowing a number of businesses and churches to reopen after more than two months of strict lockdown restrictions. Along with requiring reservations and placing tables one metre …

Italy to allow travel to and from abroad from June 3
4 years, 8 months ago

Italy to allow travel to and from abroad from June 3

The Hindu  

Italy's government on Saturday approved a decree which will allow travel to and from abroad from June 3, in a major development as it moves to unwind one of the world's most rigid coronavirus lockdowns. Shops are due to open on May 18 and the government decided that all movement within individual regions should be allowed that same day, meaning …

Coronavirus Global Roundup, April 27: Over 3 million cases & 200,000 deaths, various countries relax lockdown measures
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Global Roundup, April 27: Over 3 million cases & 200,000 deaths, various countries relax lockdown measures

Firstpost  

There are now over 3.01 million confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world and over 207,500 patients have lost their lives. Various countries loosen lockdown measures Australia, New Zealand, Iran and Spain and Italy announced that they would ease lockdown measures. Chile to introduce ‘immunity passports’ Chile will introduce ‘release certificates’ to citizens who have recovered from COVID-19 so that they …

Italy PM warns easing lockdown risks increasing contagion curve
4 years, 8 months ago

Italy PM warns easing lockdown risks increasing contagion curve

Al Jazeera  

Italy’s plans to loosen restrictive measures are based on scientific data to limit risk of more outbreaks, says Conte. Italy will this week announce plans for the gradual reopening from a lockdown imposed to fight the coronavirus emergency that will be applied starting from May 4, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Tuesday. “We must act on the basis of …

Italy suffers 575 more coronavirus deaths while the number of new infections drops
4 years, 8 months ago

Italy suffers 575 more coronavirus deaths while the number of new infections drops

Daily Mail  

Italy has seen its number of daily coronavirus deaths rise by 50 to 575 as its descent from the outbreak's peak continues to stall despite a six-week lockdown. The country's deaths have plateaued as the population endures a sixth week in quarantine The number of new coronavirus cases reported fell by 293 to 3,493 Italian Red Cross workers move a …

Coronavirus: Austria reopens shops as country eases lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Austria reopens shops as country eases lockdown

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Austria’s lockdown of all businesses considered nonessential went into …

Are other countries looking at easing coronavirus restrictions and lockdown measures?
4 years, 9 months ago

Are other countries looking at easing coronavirus restrictions and lockdown measures?

ABC  

For more than four weeks, Australians have been holding virtual work meetings, dining in, and generally avoiding leaving the house in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus. On Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Sunrise "everyone had pulled together" to limit the spread of coronavirus throughout the country. Mr Morrison said the number of new coronavirus cases …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italy may relax lockdown measures by April end if spread of COVID-19 continues to slow, says PM Giuseppe Conte
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italy may relax lockdown measures by April end if spread of COVID-19 continues to slow, says PM Giuseppe Conte

Firstpost  

Giuseppe Conte also said, ‘We need to pick sectors that can restart their activity. If scientists confirm it, we might begin to relax some measures already by the end of this month’ Rome: Italy may start gradually lifting some restrictions in place to contain the new coronavirus by the end of April, provided the spread of the disease continues to …

US coronavirus deaths top 14,600, second highest in world behind Italy
4 years, 9 months ago

US coronavirus deaths top 14,600, second highest in world behind Italy

India Today  

US deaths due to coronavirus topped 14,600 on Wednesday, the second highest reported number in the world behind Italy, according to a Reuters tally. US officials warned Americans to expect alarming numbers of coronavirus deaths this week, even as an influential university model on Wednesday scaled back its projected U.S. pandemic death toll by 26% to 60,000. Follow LIVE UPDATES …

Coronavirus: France enters recession as economy shrinks 6% in worst slowdown since Second World War
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: France enters recession as economy shrinks 6% in worst slowdown since Second World War

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France is in recession and …

Phase two: Italy considers how to move on after coronavirus peak
4 years, 9 months ago

Phase two: Italy considers how to move on after coronavirus peak

Al Jazeera  

Italians will live and work differently when lockdown measures are eased, but the threat of COVID-19 remains. Nearly a month after a nationwide lockdown was implemented to prevent the spread of the virus that was ravaging through Italy’s north, there are government discussions and public debate about moving to “phase two” – a period during which citizens will have to …

Spain Briefly Passes Italy In COVID-19 Cases But Officials See Growth Rate Slowing
4 years, 9 months ago

Spain Briefly Passes Italy In COVID-19 Cases But Officials See Growth Rate Slowing

NPR  

Spain Briefly Passes Italy In COVID-19 Cases But Officials See Growth Rate Slowing Enlarge this image toggle caption Manu Fernandez/AP Manu Fernandez/AP Spain said early Friday that 117,710 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus in the country, briefly surpassing Italy's count to become the highest in Europe, until the Italian authorities announced a bigger case tally later in …

Coronavirus: Residents in Italian town 'demand removal of woman with virus'
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Residents in Italian town 'demand removal of woman with virus'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Residents in a town in …

Coronavirus: Italy’s daily infections falls to its lowest in two weeks
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Italy’s daily infections falls to its lowest in two weeks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new figure comes as …

COVID19 patients, workers in factory, shops shut during lockdown to get full salary
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID19 patients, workers in factory, shops shut during lockdown to get full salary

India TV News  

Amid coronavirus lockdown in the country, any worker or employee infected with coronavirus and in isolation for treatment will get 28 days of paid leave from their employer across Noida and Greater Noida, the Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration has ordered. In an order passed late on Saturday night, the administration also said that shops, industries and factories closed because …

France extends coronavirus lockdown by 2 weeks
4 years, 9 months ago

France extends coronavirus lockdown by 2 weeks

India TV News  

The French government has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown by two weeks until April 15 to combat the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced. It has submerged eastern France and now it is arriving in the Paris region and northern France," Xinhua news agency quoted Philippe as saying on Friday. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases …

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