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Kerala imposes restrictions to curb COVID-19 spread; malls, gyms shut
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 26 (ANI): The Kerala government on Monday imposed restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 from April 27 which include shutting down cinema halls, malls, gyms, clubs, sports complexes, swimming pools, entertainment parks and bars in the state unt
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Lockdowns, curfews should not affect Covid vaccination drive: Centre to St
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry has written to States/UTs to ensure that movement restriction imposed by them for curbing COVID-19 spread does not adversely impact the vaccination exercise, by restricting access of beneficiaries to the COVID vaccination centre
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COVID-19: Railways to impose Rs 500 fine for not wearing face masks in rai
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): In a bid to curb COVID-19 spread, the Indian Railways on Saturday announced that it will impose a fine of Rs 500 for not wearing face masks at railway premises including trains.
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COVID-19 spread must be controlled without lockdown: Andhra CM
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 16 (ANI): The spread of COVID-19 must be controlled without a lockdown, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday in light of the increasing cases, while directing officials to focus on testing and vaccinations.
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Weekend curfew in Rajasthan from today 6 pm to Monday 5 am
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 16 (ANI): The Rajasthan government has announced a weekend curfew in the state from 6 pm on Friday till 5 am on Monday to curb the Covid-19 spread.
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UK to push for physical climate summit in Nov despite COVID-19 threat
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK government stressed on Wednesday that it will continue to push for the upcoming Climate Change Conference, or COP26, scheduled for November in the Scottish city of Glasgow, to be held in person, despite concerns that such a large event could become
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Maharashtra announces strict restrictions to contain COVID-19 spread, Sect
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced a series of strict restrictions in the state till May 1 including the imposition of Section 144 from Wednesday in view of rising COVID-19 cases and but said he will not term the new
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SC adjourns to April 19 hearing in case related to COVID-19 spread in chil
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned for April 19 hearing in a case taken by it suo moto relating to COVID-19 spread in children shelter homes across the country.
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Tamil Nadu celebrates Veerakaliamman Panguni festival in Madurai
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 10 (ANI): Veerakaliamman Panguni Festival was held at Jaihindpuram, Madurai on Friday. The festival that usually takes place over a period of five days has been reduced to a one-day festivity in view of the COVID-19 spread.
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Five-layered mask has minimum leakage of droplets, says IIT Bhubaneswar
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar, [India], April 9 (ANI): A five-layered mask has been observed to be the "most effective preservative measure" with minimum leakage of the droplet, says a study by IIT Bhubaneswar which highlights that mask and adequate ventilation is the key to curb COVID-19 spread in indoor
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New wave of COVID-19 spreading faster than last year: MD, LNJP Hospital
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): New wave of COVID-19 is spreading faster than last year, said Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director of Delhi's Lok Nayak Hospital on Wednesday, citing an increased number of patients admitted on account of coronavirus infection.
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Odisha govt deploys 36 doctors to curb COVID-19 spread
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Odisha government which has imposed a night curfew in the state, has deployed 36 doctors in Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, and Nuapada districts for management of COVID-19 related work.
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