Page 21 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 169.7mn with more than 3.52 mn deaths
The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 169.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.52 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University
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Black fungus: Consignment of 200,000 Amphotericin B doses reaches India
A consignment of 200,000 AmBisome (Amphotericin B injection), used in black fungus treatment reached India on early Sunday
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Argentina reports 416 more deaths from Covid-19, tally surpasses 77,000
Argentina on Saturday surpassed 77,000 deaths from Covid-19, the Ministry of Health reported
 "Argentina reports 416 more deaths from Covid-19, tally surpasses 77,000")
Record company registrations in April; Maha, Delhi, UP lead charge
Notwithstanding the Covid-19 pandemic, corporate activities have maintained their momentum in the country.
 "Record company registrations in April; Maha, Delhi, UP lead charge")
More states in US ease lingering virus rules as Covid vaccine rates rise
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more US cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.
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Centre refutes reports claiming CoWIN portal creating digital divide
Health Ministry refuted media reports claiming that CoWIN platform creating a digital divide and allowing unscrupulous elements to hack the system to benefit a few sections of population
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Unlock would work only when entire ecosystem opens: Industry associations
CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said, 'How will social distancing be maintained at the construction site? Where it will be sold when the markets will remain closed?'
 "Unlock would work only when entire ecosystem opens: Industry associations")
Covid LIVE: Preparing for third wave, says Uddhav as cases hit 2-month low
Coronavirus live updates: India's Covid fatality count remains above the 3000-mark. Stay tuned for corona-related news
Covid-19: Assam reports 5,613 new Covid-19 cases, 77 deaths in a day
Assam reported 5,613 new Covid-19 cases and 77 deaths on Saturday, as per an official bulletin
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Covid-19: Cocktail of antibodies injection used first time in Andhra
Samishta Hospital and Research Institute in Guntur has administered cocktail antibodies injection 'Regeneron' to two patients
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Cong accuses BJP's Tejasvi Surya, his uncle of taking bribes for vaccines
Congress demanded an FIR be registered against them and they be removed as MP and MLA respectively
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Govt to provide pension to families who lost earning member due to Covid
The Centre on Saturday announced welfare measures, including a pension to those families who have lost their earning members due to the Covid-19.
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Covid-19: Lockdown extended in Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra among other states
Some states such as Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have announced certain relaxation in the curbs
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Delhi extends coronavirus curbs till June 7, relaxes norms for construction
The Delhi government has extended the Covid curfew for another week till 5 am of June 7 while allowing operations of manufacturing/production units within closed premises
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Karnataka minister hints at lockdown extension in the state till June 30
Chief Minister would call a meeting of all Ministers and decide on how to implement the lockdown
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Coronavirus LIVE: Less than 5,000 new cases in Bengaluru; 1,048 in Mumbai
Coronavirus live updates: India reported 173,790 fresh Covid-19 infections today, taking the caseload tally to 27,729,247. Death toll stands at 322,512. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Less than 5,000 new cases in Bengaluru; 1,048 in Mumbai")
Delhi to allow construction work, factories; Maharashtra extends curbs
Delhi's decision came after a consistent decrease in the number of cases and infection rate.
Delhi unlock process to begin from May 31, says CM Arvind Kejriwal
The process of lifting the lockdown gradually in the capital will begin from Monday, starting with resumption of construction activities and reopening of factories for a week
Covid curbs extended till June 7 in Himachal, some relaxations announced
The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday extended the coronavirus curbs till June 7 but announced relaxations, including increase in the opening hours of shops, an official spokesperson said.
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Have lockdowns been successful? Vaccination data shows a different picture
While cases have certainly slowed down, the pace of vaccinations has also taken a hit. Daily vaccinations in the 45+ category are growing by just 0.5%
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