Poland extends COVID-19 lockdown as 'third wave' affects healthcare system
Since the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic has started affecting the health care facilities, Poland has decided to extend the national lockdown till April 25.
Apr 15, 2021, 11:19 AM IST
Lockdown style curfew in Maharashtra from April 14: What will remain open, closed explained here
As Maharashtra reels under a severe COVID-19 wave, the MVA government on Tuesday announced over a 15-day-long statewide curfew from April 14, entailing stricter curbs on public activities, to stem the infection spread and flagged a "shortage" of medical oxygen and beds.
Apr 13, 2021, 23:24 PM IST
Section 144, lockdown-like restrictions imposed in Maharashtra from 8 pm tomorrow, says CM Uddhav Thackeray
The Maharashtra Chief Minister stated that the situation is much worse than last year and that the state's medical system is under stress. "We are continuously upgrading our healthcare infrastructure but they are under pressure. There is a shortage of medical oxygen, beds and the demand for Remdesivir has also increased," CM Uddhav said.
Apr 13, 2021, 21:02 PM IST
Fact Check: Uttar Pradesh to go for complete lockdown to curb COVID-19 surge?
In the past 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh has reported more than 13,000 new COVID cases. Amid the latest surge of coronavirus cases, speculations started on social media that the authorities will impose a complete lockdown across the state.
Apr 12, 2021, 22:25 PM IST
Getting off the hamster wheel: Lockdown an opportunity to break out of mundane life
I remember talking to a friend on an abnormal Monday, nowhere to go, nothing to do, just two friends treating the first day of the week as it was the last. “All the things we took for granted,” he said. These words kept ringing in my ears as a reminder of life.
Mar 23, 2021, 23:57 PM IST
Complete lockdown imposed in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad on weekends after surge in COVID-19 cases
In a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus cases, the Aurangabad administration in Maharashtra has imposed a complete lockdown on weekends now. Earlier, the district authorities had announced partial lockdown on weekdays in the light of surge in COVID-19 cases.
Mar 13, 2021, 11:15 AM IST
Maharashtra extends lockdown till February 28
The Maharashtra government had earlier extended the ongoing lockdown imposed in view of the Covid-19 pandemic till January 31. The state recorded 3,537 new cases, pushing the count to 1,928,603, while the toll reached 49,463 with 70 new casualties. As of January 27, 57 United Kingdom (UK) returnees tested positive for Covid-19, however, it is yet to be confirmed if any of them carry the new, more transmissible strain of COVID-19.
Jan 29, 2021, 12:26 PM IST
UK extends COVID lockdown till July 17, to quarantine visitors for 10 days
The changes to the regulation governing coronavirus restrictions were made as part of a review of the third lockdown earlier this month by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, a report said. It added that the regulation, which applies to England only, was due to expire last week but has now been extended until July 17, around the date when school summer holidays begin.
Jan 24, 2021, 07:34 AM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson announces strict new nationwide lockdown
The UK Prime Minister advised people to leave their homes only for essential shopping, some daily exercise or medical reasons.
Jan 05, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
Excessive alcohol consumption after COVID-19 lockdown causes psychosis among men in Tamil Nadu
Excessive, regular consumption of alcohol after a break due to COVID-19 lockdown induced dry phase has landed a number of men in "alcohol induced psychosis," a mental condition marked by disrupted thinking, perceptions and behaviour, an expert said here on Wednesday.
Sep 02, 2020, 12:38 PM IST
