Page 7 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Australia to push ahead with reopening amid record Covid-19 cases
Record daily case numbers were reported on Monday in the states of Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania, as well as the Australian Capital Territory
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Free groceries delivered to residents of China's Xi'an amid lockdown
Many residents in the city, which has a population of 13 million, received free food items provided by the local government on Wednesday.
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Over 4,300 Covid-19 norm violations reported in Delhi in a day
Over 4,300 violations related to Covid-appropriate behaviour were reported here on Wednesday, according to official figures.
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Deja vu for retail industry; Covid uncertainties may roil recovery in 2022
Just after recovering from the devastating pandemic blows this year, the Indian retail industry is once again staring at uncertain times with localised restrictions back in many places
 "Deja vu for retail industry; Covid uncertainties may roil recovery in 2022")
Karnataka govt imposes night curfew from December 28 for 10 days
The state has also banned New Year parties in public places
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China puts 13 million residents in lockdown ahead of Winter Games
China is redoubling efforts to control new virus outbreaks with a lockdown of the 13 million residents of the northern city of Xi'an following a spike in coronavirus cases.
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How the rich and well-connected rode out Covid-19 in safety and comfort
The choice of where to live, how to work and which international schools to attend provided relative comfort for the rich, while billions of others struggled
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Netherlands to go into lockdown due to 'fifth wave with Omicron'
The Dutch government has announced a stricter lockdown out of fear for the rise of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the country
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No lockdown, don't pay heed to rumours, says Karnataka CM Bommai
Reassuring the people that there is no proposal to impose lockdown in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday appealed not to pay heed to rumours in this regard.
 "No lockdown, don't pay heed to rumours, says Karnataka CM Bommai")
Follow Covid-appropriate behaviour to avoid lockdown: Maharashtra CM
"Citizens need to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour to prevent another lockdown in the state," he said
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Video chat app Zoom has 2,507 customers paying over $100K each
In the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic where remote work and learning took centre-stage, 2,507 customers are now contributing more than $100,000 to video chat app Zoom in trailing 12 months revenue
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No plan to extend free ration scheme beyond November 30, says govt
The Centre has no proposal to extend distribution of free ration via the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKAY) beyond November 30 in view of recovery in the economy
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Services activities moderate in Sept but firms continue hiring: PMI survey
Increase in companies creating employment ended a nine-month sequence of job shedding.
 "Services activities moderate in Sept but firms continue hiring: PMI survey")
Covid LIVE: EU regulator OKs Pfizer vaccine booster for 18 and older
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 12,297 cases, Maharashtra 2,692, Delhi 33, Karnataka 664, Tamil Nadu 1,531 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates
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Factory activity improves in Sept but firms shed headcount: PMI survey
The recovery might continue for at least a few months, supported by ultra-easy monetary policy and continued fiscal spending
 "Factory activity improves in Sept but firms shed headcount: PMI survey")
Covid LIVE: Fully vaxxed students in Kerala can go to college from Oct 18
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 13,834 cases, Maharashtra 3,105, Delhi 47, Karnataka 589, Andhra Pradesh 809 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates
Covid LIVE: Kerala sees 12,161 new cases, 155 fatalities in last 24 hrs
Covid-19 live updates: Pfizer submits research on the effectiveness of its vaccine in children; Japan to lift a state of emergency at the end of September.
Covid LIVE: Kerala sees 11,699 new cases, 58 deaths in last 24 hrs
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Cases in Kerala saw a weekly fall of 8.7% while Maharashtra logged a decrease of 6.8%. Delhi reported 29 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates
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LIVE: PM's US visit allowed for high-level interactions, says Foreign Secy
Development should be all-inclusive, universal and one that nurtures all, says PM Modi at 76th Session of UNGA
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Covid LIVE: Kerala sees 19,682 new cases, 152 deaths in last 24 hrs
Coronavirus LIVE updates: India's active Covid-19 cases drop to 301,640. Delhi reported 30 Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra 3,608 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates
 "Covid LIVE: Kerala sees 19,682 new cases, 152 deaths in last 24 hrs")
