COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19: 5,357 new cases of corona virus in 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, 5,357 new cases of corona virus have been reported. At the same time, the number of active cases has reached 32,814. During this, 10 people have died of Kovid. 3 died in Gujarat, 2 in Himachal Pradesh and one each in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.

Apr 09, 2023, 13:46 PM IST

Delhi traders fear impact on business as Covid cases rise, urge govt to take steps carefully

The national capital on Saturday reported nine deaths and 2,031 new COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 12.34 per cent. This was the 11th consecutive day when the city logged a daily rise of over 2,000.

Aug 14, 2022, 18:57 PM IST

Oman lifts all coronavirus restrictions as Covid-19 cases decline

Oman government said the public no longer needs to adhere to a litany of health precautions, including mask-wearing in public places

May 23, 2022, 11:54 AM IST

Europe calling! Tourists rejoice as Italy, Greece relax Covid-19 restrictions

Italy and Greece relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday before Europe's peak summer tourist season. 

May 02, 2022, 12:48 PM IST

Fourth wave scare: UP makes wearing of masks compulsory in NCR, Lucknow

In the last 24 hours, 65 new Covid cases have been confirmed in Gautam Buddh Nagar, 20 in Ghaziabad and 10 in Lucknow, as per PTI.

Apr 18, 2022, 15:52 PM IST

Kerala lifts all Covid-19 curbs as new cases drop, face masks to continue

Kerala govt's advisory on the use of face masks will continue to be in force amid the threat of a fourth coronavirus wave and emerging recombinant variants. 

Apr 07, 2022, 20:32 PM IST

Masks curtail Covid-19 spread, don't lower guard, says expert as states ease norms

Dr Priya Abraham, Director, ICMR-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) said in an exclusive interview that masks should continue to be worn, especially in crowded or poorly ventilated places.

Apr 01, 2022, 19:31 PM IST

Now, Himachal Pradesh govt withdraws all restrictions as Covid-19 cases drop, stresses on use of masks

The official notification issued by the Himachal Pradesh government said that the use of masks and hand hygiene will continue to guide the state's overall response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Apr 01, 2022, 16:20 PM IST

Italy ends two-year Covid-19 state of emergency, lifts restrictions

The wearing of face masks will continue to be required until April 30 to enter shops, offices, restaurants, gyms, pools, theatres and other leisure and cultural venues, as well as workplaces.

Apr 01, 2022, 07:38 AM IST

Delhi Unlock: DDMA lifts all Covid-19 curbs from today as situation improves - Check new guidelines here

“Accordingly, the Covid-19 situation in Delhi has been reviewed in the DDMA meeting... and it was observed that cases and positivity rate have declined significantly...Therefore, it has been decided to remove all restrictions in Delhi,” the DDMA order said.

Feb 28, 2022, 07:16 AM IST

What Covid-19 restrictions are still in force in Delhi-NCR, details here

Delhi reported 766 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths on Wednesday. 901 people recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours.

Feb 17, 2022, 11:07 AM IST

Centre asks states, UTs to review, amend additional Covid-19 restrictions as cases drop

In a letter sent to chief secretaries and chief administrators of all states and UTs on Tuesday, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said the coronavirus pandemic in India is showing a sustained declining trend since January 21.

Feb 16, 2022, 18:09 PM IST

Assam to withdraw all Covid-19 restrictions from Feb 15: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

“There will be no curfew in Assam from February 15th and all COVID-19 restrictions are hereby withdrawn. I appeal to all students who appear in Class 10th and Class 12th examinations to take Covid-19 vaccines,” said Assam CM. 

Feb 07, 2022, 14:22 PM IST

Jharkhand eases Covid-19 curbs, allows schools and colleges to reopen from today

The decisions were taken on Monday at a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

Feb 01, 2022, 10:57 AM IST

Maharashtra relaxes Covid-19 restrictions- Check what's allowed and what's not

As per the latest guidelines issued by the Maharashtra government, spas, swimming pools and amusement parks can now reopen with 50 per cent capacity. 

Feb 01, 2022, 09:29 AM IST

Odisha relaxes night curfew by an hour, allows Saraswati Puja in schools

Saraswati Puja will be allowed in temples without the participation of devotees, and in schools with a limited number of students, complying with COVID-19 protocols, it said.

Jan 31, 2022, 20:54 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh relaxes Covid-19 curbs; offices to function 6 days a week, night curfew to continue

The cabinet, during its meeting headed by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today, decided to continue the night curfew from 10 pm to 6 until further orders. 

Jan 31, 2022, 17:56 PM IST

West Bengal eases Covid-19 curbs; schools, colleges to reopen from Feb 3

Schools in West Bengal will reopen for classes 8 to 12 from February 3, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced today. 

Jan 31, 2022, 17:16 PM IST

Haryana extends Covid-19 restrictions till February 10; theatres, gyms to remain shut

"The COVID guidelines released through government orders on January 5, 10, 13 and 18 have been extended till February 10", stated the Haryana State Disaster Management Authority (HSDMA) order dated January 26.

Jan 27, 2022, 09:09 AM IST

Japan confirms over 50,000 daily Covid-19 cases, new record for 5th day

Tokyo reported 11,227 new cases on Saturday, eclipsing the previous record of 9,699 logged on Friday, while Osaka Prefecture in western Japan confirmed a fresh high of 7,375 cases.

Jan 23, 2022, 08:19 AM IST