China's COVID-19: Residents escape lockdown, clash with police as anger over lockdown rises
Nov 18, 2022, at 10:53 pm
Guangzhou: Several residents, who were staying in Guangzhou, escaped lockdown and even clashed with the police as strict COVID-19 restrictions remained imposed in several regions across the country to combat the viral infection.
Shanghai: Chinese authorities to impose lockdown amid rising COVID-19 cases
Mar 28, 2022, at 02:59 am
Shanghai: China, a nation which is combating a surge in COVID-19 cases, is all set to impose a lockdown on Shanghai city.
Australia: Lockdown imposed in Brisbane after Delta virus infection cases emerge
Jul 31, 2021, at 10:57 pm
Brisbane: Lockdown is back in several Australian regions as the highly contagious Delta variant continues to spread in the nation.
COVID-19: Bangladesh extends lockdown till May 16
May 03, 2021, at 10:34 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The Bangladesh government has decided to extend the ongoing restrictions till May 16 to contain the spread of Coronavirus.
Karnataka reports 39,047 fresh Covid cases; 22, 596 infections in Bengaluru alone
Apr 29, 2021, at 04:12 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka reported a record 39,047 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload to 14.39 lakh, the state health department said on Wednesday.
Karnataka: Fourteen-day lockdown to be imposed from Tuesday; free vaccine for 18-45 yrs age
Apr 26, 2021, at 10:04 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that the cabinet has decided to impose a 14-day lockdown in the state from Tuesday night.
Rising COVID-19 cases: Jharkhand govt imposes partial lockdown from April 22-29
Apr 21, 2021, at 12:05 am
Ranchi/UNI: In order to break the chain of coronavirus, the Jharkhand Government on Tuesday imposed a partial lockdown in the state, starting April 22, 1800hrs till April 29, 1800hrs.
India records 46,951 new COVID-19 cases on 'Janata Curfew' anniversary day
Mar 22, 2021, at 03:24 pm
New Delhi: India witnessed an alarming spike as 46,951 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Monday.
Maharashtra fights COVID-19: Lockdown extended till March 31 in Nagpur
Mar 20, 2021, at 11:39 pm
Nagpur/UNI: In view of rising in the number of COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra Energy Minister Nitin Raut said on Saturday that the lockdown has been extended till March 31.
Pakistan witnessing third wave of COVID-surge: Lockdown to start in 7 cities
Mar 15, 2021, at 03:10 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Punjab region on Sunday recorded more than 1,600 Covid-19 cases for the first time since June 2020 as the country is witnessing a third wave of virus resurgence in recent times.
Mental health alert for 332 million children linked to COVID-19 lockdown policies: UNICEF
Mar 05, 2021, at 04:03 pm
New York: The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says the mental health of millions of children worldwide has been put at risk, with at least one in seven forced to remain at home under nationwide public health orders – or recommendations – during the COVID-19 pandemic.
China's Shijiazhuang under lockdown, undergoing mass testing : Official
Jan 08, 2021, at 04:44 am
Moscow/Sputnik: The Chinese city of Shijiazhuang goes into virtual lockdown, a local official told reporters Thursday, as the total number of COVID-19 cases detected in the past five days has reached 234.
'No lockdown in Delhi': Minister Satyendar Jain amid spike in Covid-19 cases
Nov 16, 2020, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Despite a steep rise in Covid-19 cases in the national capital over the last several days, Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday said no lockdown will be imposed in the union territory at a time several socio-economic aspects of lives have been reopened following the national shutdown.
Portugal introduces 2-week curfew over surge in COVID-19 cases
Nov 09, 2020, at 02:26 am
Lisbon/Sputnik: The Portuguese government on Sunday introduced a curfew that covers a territory where about 70 percent of the population reside, and the measure will be in effect until at least November 23 over a surge in COVID-19 contagion.
Assam Covid-19 tally nears 1 lakh, lockdown likely in southern parts
Aug 26, 2020, at 02:18 am
Guwahati/UNI: The Covid-19 tally in Assam is nearing one lakh figure as the state managed to conduct 20 lakhs tests so far.
COVID-19: Three areas in Gorakhpur to face complete lockdown from Aug 4-10
Aug 03, 2020, at 10:10 pm
Gorakhpur/UNI: With 217 more cases being identified in the past 24 hours and amidst the spike in the number of infections, three police station areas of Gorakhpur will observe a complete lockdown from August 4-10.
CMRI hospital resumes elective surgeries after anti-Covid-19 lockdown
Jul 11, 2020, at 04:17 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) hospital has resumed the elective surgeries that were put on hold due to the months-long anti-Covid-19 lockdown.
How to Keep Your Workouts Fresh During Lockdown
Jul 09, 2020, at 07:18 pm
By now, it’s possible that you’ve been under some form of lockdown for the past three (or more) months. Obviously, that’s a long time to be effectively stuck in your own home. And, unsurprisingly, plenty of people are probably struggling to maintain their exercise regimen. However, now is not the time to let yourself fall into bad habits that will negatively affect your health and wellness. On that front, thankfully, we’re here to help. If you’re tired and bored of doing the same old exercises, then check out these four tips for keeping your workouts fresh and fun during lockdown:
Bihar: Seven days lockdown in Patna again from July 10
Jul 08, 2020, at 07:08 pm
Patna/UNI: In view of the soaring graph of coronavirus positive cases in Patna, the administration today decided to enforce lockdown again from July 10 till 16 in Patna.
India adds 22,752 new Covid-19 cases, 482 deaths in 24 hours
Jul 08, 2020, at 11:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India continued to witness a massive surge in Novel Coronavirus cases as 22,752 people in the country of 1.3 billion people were newly infected between Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, taking the overall Covid-19 tally to 7,42,417.
India sees biggest jump in Covid cases today, tally rises to 4.73 lakhs
Jun 25, 2020, at 12:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India, the country of 1.3 billion people, on Thursday registered the biggest daily spike in Novel Coronavirus cases as the total number of infections in 36 states and union territories touched 4.73 lakhs.
India adds almost 10,000 fresh Covid cases, sees biggest single-day spike
Jun 11, 2020, at 11:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Adding almost 10,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, India, the country of 1.3 billion people, on Thursday witnessed the biggest jump in the number of infections.
India ranks 7th worst Covid-affected country adding over 8,000 new cases
Jun 02, 2020, at 11:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Reporting more than 8,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, India on Tuesday ranked the seventh worst Covid-19-affected country in the world.
India adds new 6,566 Covid-19 cases, registers 194 deaths in 24 hours
May 28, 2020, at 11:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India, the Asian country comprising 28 states and six union territories, reported 6,566 new Covid-19 cases and 194 deaths in the last 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
India's Covid tally crosses 1.5 lakh, toll stands at 4,337
May 27, 2020, at 10:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India added fresh 6,387 Covid-19 cases to take the total number of positive patients over 1.5 lakh including deaths of more than 4,000 people across the nation.
Covid-19 figure takes massive jump, tally over 1,25,000
May 23, 2020, at 10:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Covid-19 figure registers a massive jump on Saturday by adding over 6,000 new cases taking the overall tally over 1,25,000.
China is vulnerable to another wave of coronavirus: Top doctor warns
May 18, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Beijing/IBNS: China, the country from where the disease is believed to have originated, might be facing the 'big challenge' of a potential second wave of COVID-19 infection outbreak in the upcoming days, a top doctor of the country warned.
Thailand reopens schools on July 1 as part of COVID-19 restrictions lifting - Minister
May 18, 2020, at 11:59 am
Bangkok/Sputnik/UNI: All the Thai schools, closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen on July 1 and regular classes will resume, Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said on Monday.
UN rights chief warns against mishandling the lifting of COVID-19 lockdowns
May 15, 2020, at 04:36 pm
New York/IBNS: The UN Human Rights High Commissioner on Thursday warned of potential risks as more countries move to lift lockdown measures put in place to contain COVID-19 spread.
Tribal population more vulnerable to COVID-19
May 12, 2020, at 03:30 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Absence of healthcare facilities can severely limit the capacities to deal with any major COVID-19 outbreak in tribal areas, posing a serious threat to them.