Social Distancing

The results of the study suggest that social distancing is not an effective mitigation measure on its own, and underline the continued importance of vaccination, ventilation and masks, especially in the winter months ahead.

Covid-19 outbreak | Grand Mosque in Mecca drops social distancing

The Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia operated at full capacity on October 17, with worshippers praying shoulder-to-shoulder for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.

As festival season begins, masking and social distancing compliance hits new low: Survey

The survey by LocalCircles, which received 65,000 responses from citizens residing in 366 districts of India, found out how people were complying to mask and social distancing protocols in cities and districts, while travelling in flights/airports, trains/railway stations and bus/bus stands as well as places like vaccination centres which many have visited in the last few months.

Five getaways for a socially distanced holiday

Looking for resorts in step with Covid-time precautions? We found one in every corner of the country.

South Korea to loosen social distancing rules on July 1

The announcement comes as South Korea has inoculated 29.2% of its population as of Saturday, putting it on track to meet a target of 70% by September.

DMRC launches awareness campaign for construction workers on benefits of vaccination

Social distancing and other safety protocols are being carefully ensured during the campaign under which 3,000 workers are expected to be covered, the DMRC said in a statement.

COVID-19 update | Belgian university city hopes circles will encourage social distancing

The city, home to some 80,000 students, has painted 100 large, white circles on the ground in St Peter's Square at the heart of the student district, and in nearby parks over the past month, an effort reinforced after partying there last week led to clashes with police.

Iconic NYC steakhouse fills empty seats with celebrity mannequins

The iconic Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn has partnered with Madame Tussauds to fill empty seats as New York restaurants reopen at 35 percent capacity.

COVID-19 update | Offices allowed to open after disinfection; here are the guidelines

The health ministry said all individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet in common places as far as feasible in shared spaces like workstations, corridors, elevators and stairs, parking places, cafeteria/canteens, meeting rooms and conference halls etc.

COVID-19 update | Centre issues fresh SOPs, allows offices to resume work after disinfection

Work can resume after disinfection has been completed as per laid down protocols, the standard operating procedures (SOPs), which were issued on Saturday.

Why vaccines alone will not end the pandemic

If precautions like working remotely, limiting travel and wearing masks are relaxed too soon, it could mean more infections and deaths

New Year's Eve celebrations | Mumbai Police's response to partyholics on Twitter goes viral: Here are some quirky replies

This year, the Mumbai Police is advising people to take consent of their female friends before visiting their residences at night.

A look back at how plastic barriers were used to combat coronavirus pandemic

The novel COVID-19 outbreak plunged the world into crisis. After emerging in Wuhan, China, the pandemic swept all over the world, causing havoc. No country was spared by the disease. Social distancing, no more group meet like earlier and following all precautionary measures to combat the virus spread is a must now. Using plastic barriers to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic is another way to stop infections. Here is a look at the various ways plastic barriers brought our lives as close to normal as was possible, without risking infection.

In Pictures: Halloween celebrations around the world amid COVID-19 pandemic

The favorite American festivity of Halloween trick-or-treating is being tested by the pandemic, and people are rising to the challenge in creative ways that are both safe and fun.

Sabarimala Temple reopens for devotees on October 16; here are all the COVID-19 guidelines to follow

The doors of the renowned temple in Kerala will be opened during the Malayalam month of Thulam. A set of ten guidelines has been formulated by the Travancore Devaswom Board.

With PM Modi set to launch 'Jan Andolan for COVID-19 appropriate behaviour' campaign tomorrow, here's all that you need to know

The campaign is being launched with an aim to encourage people’s participation, citing the upcoming festivals and winter season as well as the opening up of the economy.

Metro services back on track: 15,000 passengers travelled by Delhi Metro on Day 1

Besides Delhi, Metro networks also restarted operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but remained closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

JEE Main 2020, NEET 2020 exam: Centre releases SOPs for NTA; no physical frisking at exam centres this year

NTA will have to conduct JEE Main 2020 and NEET 2020 exams keeping adequate social distancing based on the SOPs issued by the Centre

Hajj pilgrims maintain perfect social distancing while circumambulating Kaaba; leave netizens astounded

The number of pilgrims visiting Mecca and Medina annually was reduced from two and a half million to 10,000 this year to ensure there is no overcrowding at the holy site amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Reopening Schools | Reform education and change the outlook towards schools

The ‘when’ of reopening schools matters, but it is also equally important to think about the ‘why’. If the ‘why’ involves opening schools to catch up with a syllabus, or to hold classes, then chances are we may miss the important steps that we need to reform education

Now, Vistara lets you book the adjacent seat to practice social distancing in flights

The step to allow booking of adjacent seat, Vistara hopes, will instil confidence among passengers to take to the skies. Though domestic flights resumed on May 25, passenger loads and utilisation of capacity have been low.

In pics | Coronavirus pandemic: Should we exercise with face mask on? Here's everything you should know

Exercising with a face mask. Should you? Or shouldn't you? Let's take a look.

Cycling in cities | The distance between aspiration and reality

There are several changes that need to occur before Mumbai — or any metro in India — can visualise being an Amsterdam-like biking haven. Besides better infrastructure, there would be a need for awareness, empathy on the streets and shedding of social stigma

In pics | COVID-19: Tips to stay safe while receiving online orders

Check out some tips to stay safe will accepting online deliveries

Amazon to use AI tech in its warehouses to enforce social distancing

The unveiling comes as the world's largest online retailer faces intensifying scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and unions over whether it is doing enough to protect staff from the pandemic.