Page 27 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Consider reducing number of persons allowed at weddings, funerals: Guj HC
The number of people allowed to attend weddings (50) and funerals (20) is high in view of the coronavirus pandemic and the state government should consider reducing it further, says Gujarat High Court
 "Consider reducing number of persons allowed at weddings, funerals: Guj HC")
People rush as liquor stores reopen in Noida after Covid-19 lockdown
Liquor stores reopened in Gautam Buddh Nagar after remaining closed for days due to the coronavirus curfew in Uttar Pradesh
 "People rush as liquor stores reopen in Noida after Covid-19 lockdown")
18 states showing constant decrease in daily new Covid cases: Govt
An early trend of decline in daily new Covid-19 cases and deaths has been noted in the country, says government, indicating that the devastating second wave of the pandemic is on the wane
 "18 states showing constant decrease in daily new Covid cases: Govt")
Nomura cuts FY22 GDP growth estimate to 10.8% due to Covid lockdowns
Japanese brokerage Nomura cut its GDP growth estimate for the current 2021-22 fiscal to 10.8 per cent from the earlier 12.6 per cent, blaming the impact of the second wave-induced lockdowns
 "Nomura cuts FY22 GDP growth estimate to 10.8% due to Covid lockdowns")
Cannot be at ease till positivity rate drops below 5 pc: Satyendar Jain
Health Minister Satyendar Jain said while the number of daily new infections in the capital has started reducing, one cannot be at ease till the positivity rate drops below five per cent
 "Cannot be at ease till positivity rate drops below 5 pc: Satyendar Jain")
Delhi records 12,481 new coronavirus cases, 347 fatalities on May 11
With a single-day rise of 12,481 cases, Delhi's Covid-19 tally has climbed to 13,48,699, while the death toll due to the viral disease has shot up to 20,010
India might see 'serious livelihood crisis', says economist Jean Dreze
India might be heading towards a 'serious livelihood crisis' as the situation seems to be worse this time for the working class amid the COVID crisis, says economist Jean Dreze
 "India might see 'serious livelihood crisis', says economist Jean Dreze")
Telangana announces 10-day lockdown from May 12 to prevent Covid infections
The Telangana government decided to impose a 10-day lockdown in the state starting May 12, to prevent further spread of coronavirus
 "Telangana announces 10-day lockdown from May 12 to prevent Covid infections")
Odisha reports 9,793 new coronavirus cases, 18 more fatalities
Odisha's Covid-19 caseload on Tuesday rose to 5,54,666 after 9,793 more people tested positive for the disease, while 18 fresh fatalities pushed the state's toll to 2,215
 "Odisha reports 9,793 new coronavirus cases, 18 more fatalities")
Felt safe in IPL bubble but travelling was challenge: MI fielding coach
Players and staff felt safe in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) bio-bubble but travelling was always going to be a challenge, said Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment
 "Felt safe in IPL bubble but travelling was challenge: MI fielding coach")
Police should show restraint in enforcing Covid restrictions: Karnataka HM
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said he has directed the police to exercise restraint while dealing with people and prefer other ways such as seizing vehicles of those who violated guidelines
 "Police should show restraint in enforcing Covid restrictions: Karnataka HM")
Foxconn iPhone India output drops 50% as workers contract Covid-19
Production of the Apple iPhone 12 at a Foxconn factory in India has slumped by more than 50% because workers infected with Covid-19 have had to leave their posts
 "Foxconn iPhone India output drops 50% as workers contract Covid-19")
Coronavirus LIVE: West Bengal sees record 20,136 new cases; 29,272 in TN
Coronavirus live updates: Karnataka pushed Maharashtra to 2nd spot in daily cases. WHO says globally seeing plateau in Covid-19 cases but still 'unacceptably high'. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Coronavirus LIVE: West Bengal sees record 20,136 new cases; 29,272 in TN")
84% in Maharashtra want lockdown curbs to continue till May 31: Study
43 per cent said that all formats of retail should be permitted to home deliver products
 "84% in Maharashtra want lockdown curbs to continue till May 31: Study")
The second wave: Govt eases procurement norms for key Covid-19 supplies
Bank guarantees have been waived off for all procurement
 "The second wave: Govt eases procurement norms for key Covid-19 supplies")
Covid-19: Lockdown-like curbs in Nashik district from May 12 to 23
Strict lockdown-like restrictions will be clamped in Nashik district of Maharashtra for 12 days beginning May 12 given the surge in Covid-19 cases
Covid-19: Over 12,000 new cases in Delhi; positivity rate dips below 20%
Delhi reported 319 more COVID-19 fatalities and 12,651 new infections, the lowest in four weeks, on Monday, with a positivity rate of 19.10 per cent
 "Covid-19: Over 12,000 new cases in Delhi; positivity rate dips below 20%")
Coronavirus lockdown update: Details of restrictions in states across India
Delhi, Karnataka, Bengal, UP, Bihar extended or imposed lockdown to curb the unprecedented surge of Covid-19 cases and deaths. Stay tuned for all the coronavirus lockdown-related updates
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Amid surging Covid-19 cases, Haryana extends lockdown till May 17
The state government said Haryana would observe the period as 'Surkshit Haryana'
 "Amid surging Covid-19 cases, Haryana extends lockdown till May 17")
Delhi Metro services to remain suspended till May 17 morning: DMRC
As the national capital enters into an extended period of lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Delhi Metro services on all lines will remain suspended from Monday till 5 am on May 17
 "Delhi Metro services to remain suspended till May 17 morning: DMRC")
