COVID-19 restrictions

Amid the rising number of Covid-19 cases, the Chinese government and Beijing authority reversed the recently announced relaxations from Covid-19 restrictions and lockdown rules.  As per sources, most children in the capital will not return to school next week, whereas the nation's "zero Covid" policy will also remain in place, restricting events, gatherings and aimless roaming of people in Beijing. Notably, the nation reported over 200 single… read-more

Maharashtra Government announced to continue restricting unvaccinated people from boarding Mumbai local trains. On March 2, the government informed the same to the Bombay HC, which reviewed a petition, asking the state government to withdraw the restrictions, imposed as per individual's vaccination status. Furthermore, the HC allowed the petitioners to file a new petition after Shiv Sena-NCP-INC Government issued fresh orders regarding… read-more

West Bengal Government, on January 31, announced to ease the COVID-19 restrictions, amid decline in cases. Mamata Banerjee, announced to reopen schools and educational institutions in the State from February 3, for physical classes. In addition, during the press conference, the CM said, they also allowed cinema halls, restaurants and bars to operate with 75% occupancy. TMC Government also allowed regular flight services to Mumbai and Delhi,… read-more

Gauhati HC calls the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Mizoram government to limit the movement of unvaccinated people ''unreasonable and arbitrary.'' In its SOP issued on June 29, the govt had said that all unvaccinated people will be restricted to leave their houses or earn their livelihood by working in shops, stores, etc. The SOP does not fall under the provisions of Article 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution.

Amidst the global COVID surge, especially Indian situation, the Singapore government has decided to reduce the approval and entry of work pass holders and their dependents in the coming weeks. The arrival approvals of the workers from high-risk countries and regions will be changed from May 11. However, the entry approvals for Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) work pass holders will remain open for those who were approved… read-more