Lockdown Cannot Be Extended Again and Again, No Shortage of Oxygen or Beds: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
3 years, 6 months ago

Lockdown Cannot Be Extended Again and Again, No Shortage of Oxygen or Beds: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

News 18  

The lockdown cannot be extended indefinitely and it has to be ended soon, but it is in the hands of the people, Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Tuesday and appealed to them to follow COVID-19 guidelines to help prevent the virus spread. ”The truth is, beds are vacant in several hospitals.” Urging people to take precaution so as not to get infected with coronavirus and also not transmit it to others, he said following the intense lockdown from May 24, the state is witnessing a phased decline of virus spread in key cities, including Chennai. Hence, the lockdown cannot be extended continuously and it has to be ended soon and ”that is in your hands, the people,” he said and appealed to them to fully follow the government stipulated curbs to help end the virus spread. In view of the difficulties faced by the people due to the lockdown, the government has taken several measures, including supply of vegetables and grocery items through mobile outlets, he said.

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Tamil Nadu to enforce Sunday lockdown; no new curbs
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu to enforce Sunday lockdown; no new curbs

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A total lockdown would be enforced on Sunday, January 23, following the same set of relaxations and restrictions of last Sunday’s lockdown, Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Friday. People travelling from one place to another and reaching their destinations on Sunday, however, would be able to reach the place of stay as auto rickshaws and app-based taxi …

Chennai observes Sunday lockdown: Here's what's allowed and what's not
2 years, 11 months ago

Chennai observes Sunday lockdown: Here's what's allowed and what's not

Firstpost  

The Tamil Nadu government has extended COVID-19 restrictions till 31 January in order to contain the transmission of the virus besides imposing complete lockdowns on Sundays The roads of Chennai wore a deserted look on Sunday as the city observed its second lockdown as part of its plan to impose complete lockdown on all Sundays in Tamil Nadu, amid rising …

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 …

TN observes one-day shutdown to help tackle rising COVID cases
2 years, 11 months ago

TN observes one-day shutdown to help tackle rising COVID cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A one-day complete lockdown to tackle the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases was enforced across Tamil Nadu on Sunday while police, local and health authorities stepped up measures to check violations. Health Minister Ma Subramanian, along with top civic, health and police officials made inspections here and checked the enforcement of lockdown norms and sensitised people travelling for essential purposes …

Tamil Nadu one-day shutdown: Authorities step up measures to check violations
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu one-day shutdown: Authorities step up measures to check violations

Live Mint  

The Tamil Nadu government had on Sunday imposed a complete lockdown for a day in an attempt to curb the rising cases of novel coronavirus in the state. Health Minister Ma Subramanian, along with top civic, health and police officials made inspections here and checked the enforcement of lockdown norms and sensitised people travelling for essential purposes on the guidelines …

IndiGo shares an update on Tamil Nadu in view of total lockdown in the state
2 years, 11 months ago

IndiGo shares an update on Tamil Nadu in view of total lockdown in the state

Live Mint  

In view of the full lockdown announced by the Tamil Nadu government to contain the spread of coronavirus, budget airline IndiGo has issued a statement and said that due to complete lockdown in Tamil Nadu on 09th Jan 2022, public transport may be disrupted. The Tamil Nadu government on 5 January announced night curfews that came into effect from January …

Tamil Nadu announces complete lockdown on Sundays, night curfew from tomorrow amid rising COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu announces complete lockdown on Sundays, night curfew from tomorrow amid rising COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

Restaurant takeaways will be allowed between 7 am and 10 pm. No food delivery will be allowed after this time, the new rules said The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced night curfews from tomorrow and also enforced a shutdown on Sundays to fight against the rising COVID-19 cases. According to the latest rules issued by the state government, a …

Total Lockdown on Sundays, Night Curfew in Tamil Nadu as Covid Cases See 58% Surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Total Lockdown on Sundays, Night Curfew in Tamil Nadu as Covid Cases See 58% Surge

News 18  

Tamil Nadu will witness a complete lockdown on Sundays and public places such as beaches, clubs, malls and cinema halls will be out of bounds from 10 pm to 5 am from January 6 after a 58% surge in Covid-19 cases was reported in the last 24 hours, with the sharpest increase in fresh infections detected in Chennai with 1,489 …

'Will Not Look at Lockdown Unless...' On Mumbai's Rising Cases, BMC Commissioner's Assurance
2 years, 11 months ago

'Will Not Look at Lockdown Unless...' On Mumbai's Rising Cases, BMC Commissioner's Assurance

News 18  

The BMC has said that there will not be lockdown-like restrictions unless 20,000 hospital beds are occupied, even as Covid-19 cases surge in the city. “Unless 20,000 hospital beds occupied I will not look at fresh lockdown-like restrictions, current hospitalization rate less than 5%” said BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal. Mumbai added 10,606 new cases, a steep rise from 7,928 …

Tamil Nadu Covid lockdown extended till Nov 15. What's allowed, what's not
3 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Covid lockdown extended till Nov 15. What's allowed, what's not

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown till November 15, said Chief Minister M Karunanidhi Stalin, after a Covid review meeting. Inter-State AC buses, except busses from Kerala, are allowed to occupy on 100% capacity from November 1 All school classes will be allowed to open and function on an alternate-day basis. Cinema halls, theatres are …

Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Covid-19 Lockdown Citing 'Huge Crisis for Economy, Livelihoods'
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Covid-19 Lockdown Citing 'Huge Crisis for Economy, Livelihoods'

News 18  

With the coronavirus caseload crossing 41.51 lakh, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday asked the local self government bodies in the state to intervene effectively in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and said neighbourhood committees would be formed to check the spread of the virus. Vijayan said a statewide lockdown was not an option as it would adversely …

'Strict Lockdown, Containment Only Solution to Fix Kerala's Rising Covid Graph': Govt Sources
3 years, 3 months ago

'Strict Lockdown, Containment Only Solution to Fix Kerala's Rising Covid Graph': Govt Sources

News 18  

The rising Covid-19 cases in Kerala are expected to come down by mid-September if strict containment and lockdown measures are followed, top sources in the health ministry have said as the southern state struggles to control the spread of the pandemic. “The infection spread has been high for over a month and if strict lockdown is implemented now, in two …

Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 lockdown restrictions extended till September 15. Details here
3 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 lockdown restrictions extended till September 15. Details here

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid 19- induced lockdown restrictions in the state till September 15. The state government had earlier issued guidelines on making negative RT-PCR certificates taken 72 hours within the journey or two-dose fully vaccinated certificates compulsory for those coming into the state from Kerala, which has recorded 50% of the total cases …

Tamil Nadu Covid-19 Tally Breaches 26-lakh Mark With 1,630 Fresh Infections
3 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu Covid-19 Tally Breaches 26-lakh Mark With 1,630 Fresh Infections

News 18  

Tamil Nadu continued to record a dip in the number of daily cases as the state added 1,630 fresh infections on Sunday, pushing its tally to 26,00,885. As many as 23 people have succumbed to the disease, taking the toll to 34,709 so far, a medical bulletin said.Recoveries eclipsed new infections with 1,827 people getting discharged in the last 24 …

Kerala relaxes Covid curbs, weekend lockdown only on Sundays
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala relaxes Covid curbs, weekend lockdown only on Sundays

India Today  

The Kerala Government in its new order on Wednesday relaxed Covid curbs and said weekend lockdown will only be imposed on Sundays. Health Minister Veena George said there could be triple lockdowns in areas where positivity is 10 per 1,000 of the population. "Only persons who have taken at least one dose of the Covid vaccine before two weeks, or …

Kerala Lockdown: Complete weekend shutdown as Covid cases skyrocket
3 years, 4 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 …

Complete lockdown in Kerala on July 24-25, mass Covid testing ordered
3 years, 5 months ago

Complete lockdown in Kerala on July 24-25, mass Covid testing ordered

India Today  

The Kerala government on Wednesday said a complete lockdown will be imposed in the state on July 24 and 25 in view of the rising Covid-19 cases. The state government has also directed the health department to conduct mass Covid testing on Friday, with a target of 3 lakh tests. The Kerala government’s decision comes after Supreme Court asked the …

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till July 31 — What's allowed
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till July 31 — What's allowed

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu government has further extended the ongoing Covid-induced lockdown in the state till July 31, while providing several relaxations in curbs. Tamil Nadu lockdown: What's open, what's closed - As per the new guidelines, ITIs, Industrial schools, typewriting schools can function with 50 per cent of students on a rotational basis. - Inter-state private bus transport and international …

Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid-19 lockdown till July 31 with new relaxations
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid-19 lockdown till July 31 with new relaxations

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday extended the Covid-19-imposed lockdown in the state till June 31 amid fears about the third wave of coronavirus. In an official statement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that inter-state public transport, except to and from Puducherry, will continue to be prohibited. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu on Thursday recorded 2,405 fresh Covid-19 cases and …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Tamil Nadu unlock: Gyms, textile and jewellery showrooms to reopen from today; check what’s allowed
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu unlock: Gyms, textile and jewellery showrooms to reopen from today; check what’s allowed

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu lockdown rules latest: Bus services are already operational in Chennai and three nearby districts including Chengelpet in Tamil Nadu With a decline in daily COVID-19 cases across the state, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a few more relaxations that will be effective from today, 28 June. Below, check the list of new COVID-19 guidelines: - Bus services …

Tamil Nadu Lockdown Now Till June 28, Curbs on Travel Eased; Check What's Open, What's Not
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu Lockdown Now Till June 28, Curbs on Travel Eased; Check What's Open, What's Not

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday extended the lockdown to curb spread of COVID-19 in the state till 6 am on June 28. Chennai Metro will be allowed to function with 50 per cent of the seating capacity, according to the government’s new directive. Here’s what’s open, what’s not: Restrictions on Offices Relaxed: – All essential government departments will be …

COVID-19 updates: Third wave to hit India in 6-8 weeks, says AIIMS chief; Telangana ends lockdown, Karnataka eases curbs
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Third wave to hit India in 6-8 weeks, says AIIMS chief; Telangana ends lockdown, Karnataka eases curbs

Firstpost  

AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria cautioned that the next wave can strike the country in the next six to eight weeks if COVID-appropriate behaviour is not followed The Telangana government on Saturday decided to lift the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state from Sunday while Karnataka announced further easing of curbs in 16 districts, including Bengaluru, which have shown less than …

COVID-19 updates: Delhi, Tamil Nadu and J&K announce more relaxations; India sees 80,834 fresh cases
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Delhi, Tamil Nadu and J&K announce more relaxations; India sees 80,834 fresh cases

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, the Assam government asked all its employees who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to join offices from Monday As India reported 80,834 fresh COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the lowest after 71 days, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that restaurants with 50 percent capacity, weekly markets and religious places will re-open in the National Capital from …

Tasmac Shops To Run From 10 to 5: See What's Open and What's Not as Tamil Nadu Extends Lockdown till June 21
3 years, 6 months ago

Tasmac Shops To Run From 10 to 5: See What's Open and What's Not as Tamil Nadu Extends Lockdown till June 21

News 18  

Even as coronavirus infections continue their downward trend, the Tamil Nadu government has extended the lockdown in the state by a week, till 21 June, while relaxing some curbs in a few districts. The Tamil Nadu government-run Tasmac shops are now allowed to operate between 10 am and 5 pm in 27 districts of the state. Shops selling and repairing …

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 …

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 21 June; TASMAC liquor shops, salons to open in 27 of 38 districts
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 21 June; TASMAC liquor shops, salons to open in 27 of 38 districts

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu Lockdown Guidelines: TASMAC liquor shops, salons, mobile stores and opticians will be allowed to function in 27 districts that reported fewer cases than the other 11 districts Tamil Nadu government extended the lockdown in the state till 21 June, but announced some districts which have reported a drop in COVID-19 cases. Tamil Nadu reported 15,759 new COVID-19 cases, …

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 …

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 21, announces more relaxations | All you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 21, announces more relaxations | All you need to know

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown for another week, till June 21, while announcing a few more relaxations in 27 districts of the state. Here's what's allowed: -Beauty parlours, salons and spas can function without air conditioning with 50 per cent occupancy from 6 am to 5 pm - Government parks and playgrounds can be opened …

Karnataka lockdown: BS Yediyurappa to discuss future of Covid restrictions within 2 days
3 years, 6 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 …

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today
3 years, 6 months ago

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today

News 18  

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on Tuesday at 2pm to take a decision on the extension of Covid-induced lockdown According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the state cabinet is likely to discuss the situation in the state amidst the Corona, medical and health, agriculture operations, the economic situation in the state due to lockdown etc. Telangana on Monday reported 1,933 …

COVID-19: An all-out battle in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: An all-out battle in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

In just seven days from May 20, Tamil Nadu recorded over 3,000 COVID-19 deaths officially, and public health officials fear that the infection is spreading to rural areas. The approval for this flight was taken as a joy ride for the wedding group.” While this was one of the most brazen cases of lockdown violation, there have been plenty of …

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 14 June, allows essential shops and govt offices to reopen; full details here
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 14 June, allows essential shops and govt offices to reopen; full details here

Firstpost  

Chief Minister MK Stalin said the sale of fruits and vegetables through vehicles would continue, and requested people to follow COVID-19 related guidelines Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin announced the extension of lockdown in the state by one more week till 14 June but eased some of the restrictions, including allowing shops selling essential commodities to reopen and government …

Lockdown in Karnataka should continue till Covid cases drop below 5,000: Ministers
3 years, 6 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 …

Coronavirus updates | May 31, 2021
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus updates | May 31, 2021

The Hindu  

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

Decision on Karnataka lockdown extension on June 5: CM Yediyurappa
3 years, 6 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 …

Turning the COVID-19 tide in Chennai
3 years, 6 months ago

Turning the COVID-19 tide in Chennai

The Hindu  

With the phones ringing off the hook and the queues of the sick becoming longer, S. Sangavi and S. Ramachandran knew better than to put their tired feet up. “Once a call is received, the average response time for a COVID-19 ambulance in Chennai is 10 minutes 25 seconds, while the average turnaround time is 1 to 1.5 hours,” he …

New Tamil Nadu government in action from Day 1
3 years, 7 months ago

New Tamil Nadu government in action from Day 1

The Hindu  

In just the first 11 days of May, Tamil Nadu reported more than 2,000 COVID deaths, a number that shocked politicians and policymakers alike, even as the new government sprang into action to meet the demands for additional hospital beds, oxygen and COVID drugs, which are in short supply in most hospitals all over India. Oxygen quest The scramble to …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Govt Extends Lockdown For One Week Without Any Relaxation To Curb Virus Spread
3 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu Govt Extends Lockdown For One Week Without Any Relaxation To Curb Virus Spread

News 18  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday extended complete lockdown in the state for one week without any relaxation. The decision was taken after the CM held a meeting with a team of medical experts who in turn recommended extending the complete lockdown without any concessions to contain the Covid-19 infection in the state. Explaining the steps taken for …

Amid Spike in Covid Cases, DMK Govt Extends Lockdown For One Week In Tamil Nadu
3 years, 7 months ago

Amid Spike in Covid Cases, DMK Govt Extends Lockdown For One Week In Tamil Nadu

ABP News  

Chennai: Taking medical experts recommendations into consideration, CM MK Stalin extended lockdown for one week without relaxations. With the curfew in Tamil Nadu coming to an end on Monday, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday consulted the panel of medical experts at the Chennai General Secretariat about the curfew extension. Earlier, speaking at the consultation meeting, the Chief Minister said, …

Districts modify lockdown as Covid cases surge
3 years, 7 months ago

Districts modify lockdown as Covid cases surge

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Even as Bengaluru continues to witness a decline in new Covid-19 cases since the last three days, other districts in the state are seeing a surge in infections. In an attempt to control the rising cases, the district administrations have made stricter modifications to the lockdown measures, than what is already been announced by the state government. Officials in …

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 …

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” …

Kerala extends COVID-19 curbs till 23 May, imposes 'triple lockdown' in four worst-hit districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala extends COVID-19 curbs till 23 May, imposes 'triple lockdown' in four worst-hit districts

Firstpost  

The state is currently under a 9-day complete shutdown as part of its efforts to bring down the daily caseload of infected persons The Kerala government on Friday announced that the total lockdown being enforced in the state from 8 to 16 May will be extended till 23 May to contain the massive spread of COVID-19. The decision to extend …

Tamil Nadu govt announces stricter lockdown norms | Check details
3 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu govt announces stricter lockdown norms | Check details

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday intensified the lockdown in the state by announcing stricter curbs to check the spread of Covid-19. Citing data on Covid-19 spread, with over 30,000 fresh cases every day and active cases getting close to the two-lakh mark, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said the new restrictions, in force from 4 pm on May …

COVID second wave: Number of worries for Tamil Nadu
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID second wave: Number of worries for Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

COVID cases and deaths owing to complications arising out of the infection are rising with each passing day in Tamil Nadu, sending health professionals and administrators into a tizzy. A Health Department official said: “At this rate, we don’t know what we will do if cases rise exponentially over the next few weeks.” For the first time after the second …

Covid-19 claims 8-month pregnant doctor, two nurses in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 claims 8-month pregnant doctor, two nurses in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

As Tamil Nadu continues to battle the Covid-19 surge, a pregnant doctor and two nurses became the latest casualties of the virus as the state’s death toll crossed the 15,000-mark. Shanmugapriya, a 32-year-old doctor was working at the Anupanady Government Primary Healthcare Centre was eight months pregnant and was treating Covid-19 patients. 34-year-old Indhra, who was working as a staff …

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