Sikkim Govt Plans To Lift COVID-19 Curbs Amid Dip In Daily Infections
Amid a decline in daily Coronavirus infections, the Sikkim government has announced to lift the COVID-induced restrictions in the state. The state government in Sikkim has decided to allow markets, shops, and commercial establishments to function as normal. In addition, education institutions are allowed to remain open and functional. Notably, Sikkim recorded 541 active cases of COVID 19 infection, in the last 24 hours.
Tags: Travel, Sikkim, CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS, lifted, Government
Courtesy: The Times Of India
WHO Chief Says Pandemic Is 'A Long Way From Over'; Not Enough COVID Vaccines
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has predicted that pandemic is 'a long way from over' but can be controlled in coming months, following health protocols. Speaking with reporters at Geneva, Ghebreyesus highlighted last week's count, fourth-highest number of cases in a week. Moreover, addressing the medical incongruity causing deaths, he advised to maintain social distancing, hygiene, surveillance, contact tracing to break COVID chain as… read-more
Tags: World Health Organisation, COVID-19 outbreak, CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS, Covid -19, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Karnataka Imposes Night Curfew To Curb New COVID-19 Strain
The Karnataka Government has imposed night curfew across the state over concerns of the new Covid-19 strain found in the United Kingdom. As per reports, the curfew will be imposed from 10 PM till 6 AM between December 23 and January 2. Moreover, state Health Minister said that no festive celebrations are permitted during the timespan. Earlier,… read-more
Tags: Karnataka, Night Curfew, coronavirus outbreak, CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS
Courtesy: Zee News
People Entering Uttarakhand To Undergo Mandatory COVID-19 Test
Faced with surge in coronavirus cases, the Uttarakhand government has made the rapid antigen COVID-19 test mandatory for people entering its territory. The order especially aimed the incoming travellers from Delhi. Strictly instructing the border check posts, DIG Dehradun Arun Mohan Joshi has asked cops to maintain details of the people coming in from other states. Also, the district authorities have announced a weekly lockdown, effective… read-more
Tags: Uttarakhand Government, Covid-19 Test, Lockdown, CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS, Delhi, Rapid Antigen Test
Courtesy: India Today