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The local government reported 116 new local cases, up from 121 a day ago. Of the cases reported, 57 were symptomatic and 59 were asymptomatic.
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Shanghai took more gradual steps towards lifting its COVID-19 lockdown while Beijing was investigating cases where its strict curbs were affecting other medical treatments as China soldiered on with its uneven exit from restrictions.
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The ratings agency has; however, revised its 2023 growth forecast for China from 5.1 percent to 5.2 percent based on the assumption that Beijing would gradually phase out its ‘dynamic zero-Covid’ policy over the next year.
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If they manage to push Johnson out — or if he resigns — the party would hold a leadership contest to choose his replacement.
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Johnson admitted for the first time he had attended the party at Downing Street on May 20, 2020, when social gatherings were limited to a bare minimum and said he understood the anger that the revelations had caused.
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During the meeting, Thackeray also asked the authorities to keep a vigil on all travellers landing at the state airports.
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Fears of a possible third-wave outbreak even before the country can recuperate from the ravages of the second one have pushed many states to tread with caution and extended the existing COVID-19 curbs.
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What remains to be seen is if the Arvind Kejriwal-led government ties up with private food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato - already offering the liquor home-delivery services in many other states - or comes up with its own web portal or a mobile app.
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The Excise Department has anticipated an increase in illegal brewing activities as bars and liquor stores have been shut due to the prolonged coronavirus lockdown in Kerala.
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Advocate Anil Thomas has written in his letter that it is ‘paradoxical’ that the caretaker CM is planning a huge swearing-in ceremony for his cabinet of ministers at a public place in one of the most populated areas of Thiruvananthapuram district, where in the 'triple lockdown' has been imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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On the farmers' unions protest against the lockdown, Amarinder Singh asserted that the Kisan Morcha, a body of 32 farmers unions, cannot dictate terms to the state government.
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The Tamil Nadu government has banned inter and intra-state travel of both private and public vehicles during the night curfew, which will be effective from April 20.
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From Kumbh Mela crowd in India amid COVID-19 surge to protest in Rome against the business shutdown, here are some of the compelling images from around the world.
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The government said cinemas, theatres and concert venues will also be allowed to readmit guests from Monday, April 19, although visitors will have to wear masks and keep a safe distance apart.
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Social distancing isn't usually part of the ballroom dancing lexicon. But in an industrial zone on the outskirts of Rome, couples of every age twirl and turn across the dance floor, even through a pandemic, just as ballroom dancers have done for decades around the world.
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The rapid rollout of the vaccination programme means the economy in general and most of the impacted sectors in particular would be back on their feet sooner than later
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Delhi, which had been reporting only a few hundred cases for the past many weeks, has suddenly started adding fresh coronavirus infections by the thousands.
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Drama halls and auditoriums shall not be used for social, religious, political, or cultural gatherings. Any establishment found to be violating the order will have to remain closed as long as the Centre notifies the coronavirus pandemic as a disaster.
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Coronavirus-related restrictions are already in place in other parts of the state, such as Aurangabad, Jalgaon, and Amravati districts, and Nagpur and Thane.
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During this period, schools, colleges, and wedding halls will remain closed in Aurangabad.
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The easing of restrictions comes after months of government-imposed shutdowns and less than three weeks before the countrys fourth parliamentary elections in two years.
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Most states have decided to reopen schools for higher classes. Authorities will have to ensure strict COVID-19 protocols, such as maintaining social distancing inside classrooms and staff rooms, use of face masks, sanitisers, etc.
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Smallhold, a farm in Brooklyn, New York, that had previously supplied restaurants with mushrooms and installed mini mushroom farms in commercial kitchens, also had a spike when it shifted to at-home mushroom kits as restaurant orders dried up, the farm said.
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After being closed for almost three months due to COVID-19, the zoo on the fringes of Athens could be on the road to extinction: With no paying visitors or — unlike other European zoos — enough government aid to cover its very particular needs, the Attica Zoological Park faces huge bills to keep 2,000 animals well-fed and healthy.
