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Covid-19 Cases Break Records In Europe; ECDC Prompts Booster Shots For All Adults
Coronavirus infections have hit new highs in Europe, making the continent the epicenter of the pandemic. According to reports, Europe, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, and Hungary reported new highs in daily infections of Covid-19. Moreover, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has advised vaccination boosters for all adults, with a focus on those above 40 years of age. "The situation is serious," said Slovakian… read-more
Tags: covid 19, Mass vaccination, European Union, Booster shot, LockdownExtension
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Australia Imposes Lockdown On Unvaccinated COVID-19 Citizens
Australia on November 15, imposed a lockdown on its citizens who have not been vaccinated with COVID-19 jabs. According to reports, Europe is facing a rise in Corona Virus cases, with Germany considering tightening curbs in the city. Hence, the government aims to counter the infections to record levels fuelled by a full vaccination drive of up to 65 percent in the country.
Tags: covid 19, Australia, LockdownExtension, Vaccination, Coronavirus
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India Reports 12,515 New Covid-19 Cases & 251 Deaths in last 24 hours
The Union Health Ministry on November 1 said India recorded 12,514 new covid cases and 251 deaths in the last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload stands at 1,58,817 which is said to be the lowest in 248 days. Reportedly, with the 12,718 new recoveries, the recovery rate reached 98.20%. However, of the total new cases and deaths, Kerala reported 7,167 new cases and 167 deaths.
Tags: Covid-19, Coronavirus, Covid cases, Lockdown, LockdownExtension
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Russia Imposes Partial 'Lockdown' In Moscow: Covid-19
Partial Lockdown has been imposed in Moscow, Russia with only essential shops such as pharmacies and supermarkets to be open. Food outlets have been ordered for only takeaways. Authorities in the national capital reported 1,159 deaths from COVID in the past 24 hours due to which the government has imposed such restrictions. Moreover, schools have been closed and workers have been instructed to work from home until further notice.
Tags: covid 19, LockdownExtension, Moscow, Russia
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Romanian Govt Imposes New Restrictions As COVID Cases Surge
The Romanian government on October 23, introduced emergency restrictions with night curfews, as well as sending school children on vacation for two weeks due to a rise in COVID-related cases. Moreover, the country recorded a high number of deaths due to Coronavirus stretching the hospital system to a breaking point. As per reports, the country has the second-lowest vaccination rate in the European Union.
Tags: Covid-19, covid 19, Romania, European Union, LockdownExtension
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Kerala To Undergo Full Weekend Lockdown Amid Rise In Covid Cases
Kerala will go under complete weekend lockdown on July 31 and August 1 due to the concerning rise in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Kerala government said July 29. "The central government is sending a six-member team from the National Centre For Disease Control to Kerala," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted. Meanwhile, India has reported 43,509 fresh cases and 640 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Tags: Covid-19, LockdownExtension, Kerela, India
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West Bengal Extends Lockdown; Govt Mandates E-Passes For Travelling
Amid the escalating cases of COVID-19, the West Bengal government has extended the lockdown till July 1. Earlier, the lockdown curfew was expected to be lifted by June 15. However, certain relaxations will be bestowed and e-passes will be required to travel. Besides, the sports activity will be resumed and educational institutions, gyms, beauty parlour, salons and cinema halls will remain closed.
Tags: CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, LockdownExtension, Lockdown relaxation
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Karnataka CM Yediyurappa Denies Any Decision On Lockdown Extension
Announcing the 'Baalaseva' scheme for the children who lost their parents to COVID-19, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa denied any decisions on extending the ongoing lockdown in the state. Citing the on-going strict Covid-19 regulations in the state, the Chief Minister said, if people follow the protocols, there will be no need to extend the lockdown. Meanwhile, the state is currently undergoing strict lockdown till June 7.
Tags: Karnataka CM, LockdownExtension, CM Baalseva, Chief Minister BS Yediyurpaa
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COVID-19 Lockdown In Puducherry Extended Till June 7
In order to contain the second wave of COVID-19, the Puducherry government on May 29 announced the extension of the ongoing lockdown till June 7. However, the government has increased the ambit of essential services in the UT, providing exemption to plumbers, electricians, mechanics and alike self-employed people. Also, essential services in Puducherry will now be available till noon everyday. The Union Territory has been under lockdown since… read-more
Tags: Puducherry, Covid-19, Union Territory, LockdownExtension
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Delhi Government Extends Lockdown For Another Week
The Delhi government on May 23 extended the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in the state for one more week. It also said the unlocking process in the national capital may begin from May 31. However, the unlocking has been made subjected to a decline in COVID cases and people's adherence to all protocols. Meanwhile, Delhi recorded 1,600 new cases of covid-19 on May 23, its lowest daily-tally since March 1, 2021.… read-more
Tags: Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal, covid19, India, LockdownExtension
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