COVID CURBS
'Wear masks if you don't want curbs': Maharashtra CM Thackeray's public appeal amid rise in COVID cases
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Thursday that people must wear masks and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour if they didn't want fresh restrictions, as the state is reporting an increase in the number of coronavirus infections. ...
As COVID curbs ease, cases spike in Delhi, Mumbai; civic authorities say no need to panic
Delhi on Wednesday logged 299 new COVID-19 infections with a daily positivity rate of 2.49 per cent. Mumbai and Delhi both have seen a sharp rise in cases recently. In the last 24 hours, Mumbai reported 73 new cases which is the highest caseload in a month. Whi...
Karnataka eases COVID curbs; theatres, gyms allowed to function at full capacity
Further relaxing COVID-19 curbs, the Karnataka government on Friday decided to allow theatres, gyms, yoga centres and swimming pools in the state to operate at full capacity. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai with the Health ...
China announces loosening of Covid restrictions after nationwide protests
In a big move, China has announced nation-wide loosening of COVID restrictions. This after massive protests had erupted in the country against the tight curbs. Times Now's Srinjoy reportsChina announces loosening of Covid restrictions after nationwide protests
Karnataka COVID curbs: Night curfew to be lifted, schools to reopen in Bengaluru from Jan 31
Karnataka Minister BC Nagesh on January 29 hinted at easing COVID-19 curbs in the state. Speaking to ANI, Nagesh said, “We have decided to open schools in Bengaluru from Monday. Night curfew to be lifted from Jan 31; have directed concerned departments to en...
COVID curbs: Sunday lockdown in Kerala, only emergency services allowed
The one-day lockdown to mitigate the rapid spread of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala began on Sunday with only emergency services being operated in the state. A high-level COVID review meeting had on Thursday decided that only essential services should be allow...
Centre decides to end all Covid curbs from Mar 31; face mask, social distancing to continue
The Central government had on March 24, 2020 issued for the first time orders and guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, (DM Act) 2005 for the containment of Covid-19 in the country and these have been modified on various occasions.Centre decides to en
Amid Omicron concerns, fresh Covid curbs imposed in Mumbai
Amid Omicron concerns, Mumbai Police has released a fresh circular introducing new COVID curbs in the city. The circular mentions new rules to be followed from 16th December till 31st December.Amid Omicron concerns, fresh Covid curbs imposed in Mumbai
COVID curbs: Mumbai schools for classes 1-9 and 11 to remain shut till Jan 31 amid Omicron cases surge
Amid a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, including the Omicron variant, the civic body on Monday decided to shut schools of all mediums for classes 1 to 9 and 11 till January 31, a civic official said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Tamil Nadu COVID rules: Primary classes allowed to reopen, ban on large gatherings continue till March 2
Nursery and play schools would reopen on February 16 in Tamil Nadu, the government announced on Saturday after Chief Minister M K Stalin chaired a high level meeting to review the coronavirus scenario in the state. As per a fresh notification on
Maharashtra COVID curbs: Beauty salons, gyms allowed to operate at 50% capacity from Jan 10
The Maharashtra government on Sunday revised its COVID-19 restrictions allowing beauty salons and gyms to function at 50 per cent capacity with the services being open to only fully vaccinated people. The state government made a partial modification to its la
Rajasthan COVID restrictions: Jaipur schools shut for class 1-8; curbs on rallies, fairs and weddings
Amid the surge in Omicron cases, the Rajasthan government has imposed a fresh set of COVID-19 guidelines which has shut schools in Jaipur till January 9 for classes 1 to 8. However, colleges will have to ensure that students above 18 years of age sh
Omicron threat: Centre issues new SOPs for states, proposes fivefold strategy to tackle new COVID variant
Centre proposed a fivefold strategy for tackling the threat of COVID-19 variant 'Omicron', in a review meeting on Thursday over public health preparedness by States and Union Territories for fighting COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. The fivefol
COVID curbs: Mandatory 7-day quarantine for all international arrivals to India from Jan 11
India has made seven-day home quarantine mandatory for all international arrivals and an RT-PCR test on the eighth day, as it issued revised guidelines for international passengers. The guidelines released on Friday come into force from January 11 and will re
Karnataka COVID restrictions: Hotels, pubs, restaurants to work with 50% of capacity from Dec 29 to Jan 2
With the state witnessing a rise in Omicron cases, the Karnataka government has decided to impose a night curfew from December 28 from 10 pm to 5 am for ten days.New Year celebrations at pubs, restaurants and hotels are banned. Section 144 will
Delhi disaster management authority mulls stricter Covid curbs, no lockdown
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday decided not to impose lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 and discussed further restrictions such as closing dine-in facility in restaurants and scaling down seating capacity in Metro trains and buses, officials
Omicron threat: Uttar Pradesh announces COVID night curfew, other restrictions from Dec 25
In view of the rising cases of Omicron variant, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday re-imposed night curfew restrictions, among other fresh guidelines, in order to prevent a flare up of Covid-19 cases. Night curfew will remain in force from 11 pm to 5 am. A
Delhi imposes weekend curfew to curb Covid-19 spread; work from home for govt officials
Amid the COVID-19 surge in the national capital, the Delhi government has decided to impose a weekend curfew to curb coronavirus cases. As per the new orders, the government officials barring essential services to work from home in the national capital, Delhi Dis
Omicron scare: Maharashtra announces fresh curbs after massive spike in new Covid cases
The Maharashtra government announced fresh curbs on attendance at weddings, social, political, religious events and funerals.Omicron scare: Maharashtra announces fresh curbs after massive spike in new Covid cases
Omicron scare: Karnataka imposes fresh COVID curbs, bans large gatherings for Christmas, new year
Karnataka government on Tuesday announced restrictions on Christmas and new year celebrations in the wake of prevailing Covid situation in the state. At Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the decision has been taken at a h
Omicron Curbs in Delhi: Restaurant in Mehrauli sealed for violating Covid-19 guidelines
New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): In view of the rising cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus in the national capital, the Delhi Police has sealed a restaurant in Mehrauli for allegedly violating DDMA guidelines on December 24. Additional DCP South M Harsha Vardhan said
Assam COVID curbs: Schools closed, night curfew from Jan 08; strict restrictions for unvaccinated
Assam Govt has announced fresh restrictions in view of 3rd COVID wave in the state. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said night curfew timings changed to 10pm to 6am, starting from 6am on Jan 8. Only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to enter hotels, restau
New Covid variant 'Omicron': PM Modi asks officials to review plans for easing int'l travel curbs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday briefed about the new 'Omicron' variant of the coronavirus, and he asked officials to review the plans to ease international travel restrictions in light of the "emerging new evidence". Modi spoke about the n
Covid curbs: Masks not compulsory in Delhi for those driving alone in cars
The Delhi government on Friday withdrew its earlier order that makes it compulsory to wear a mask even while driving alone. The decision was taken by the national capital’s disaster management authority during a meeting to review Covid curbs.Covid curbs: Masks not compulsory
Tamil Nadu eases Covid curbs further; schools, theatres allowed to reopen
The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday announced relaxations in Covid curbs across the state from Monday (23 August). The state government has, however, extended lockdown till 6th September. All colleges have been allowed to function from 1st September on a rotational basis wit
COVID-19: Kerala reports 17,518 new cases in last 24 hrs; weekend lockdown, curbs reinforced
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday announced the further tightening of restrictions in the state with an increase in the Test Positivity Rate (TPR) in the last few days. As many as 17,518 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Kerala in July
Maharashtra govt issues curbs for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, amid the looming threat of 3rd wave of Covid
Mumbai: Directions to provide online darshan facility, curbs on height of idols and a ban on processions are among the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra government today for the 11-day Ganeshotsav festivities starting September 10. Amid th
Omicron scare: Delhi inching closer to stricter curbs as city sees over 4000 Covid cases
Delhi Omicron: Genome sequencing reports of December 30-31 have found Omicron strain in 84 per cent of samples, Health Minister Satyendar Jain saidOmicron scare: Delhi inching closer to stricter curbs as city sees over 4000 Covid cases
Omicron variant: Delhi Health Minister says, 'need to stop international flights to curb spread'
Delhi reported its first case of new coronavirus variant Omicron on December 05. Underlining the threat posed in the city, Health Minister Satyendar Jain on December 06 said there is a need to stop international flights as “the cases are coming from abro
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