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COVID-19: Hong Kong to extend social distancing measures for another week
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong, November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The social distancing restrictions that expire on Thursday will be extended for another week because the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has not seen a better turn, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said.
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Hong Kong eases social-distancing measures after number of infections decl
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Hong Kong, October 20 (ANI): Hong Kong on Tuesday relaxed social distancing measures after recording five new COVID-19 cases. Starting Friday, citizens will be able to join local tours of up to 30 people, and a gathering of no more than 50 guests will be allowed in wedding ceremonies, offici
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Johnson unveils new 3-tiered COVID-19 local lockdown system in England
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], October 12 (ANI/Sputnik): A new three-tiered COVID-19 local lockdown system has been unveiled by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday, which will see stricter social distancing measures applied in English towns and cities that have a high rate of new infections.
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Study suggests premature relaxation of social-distancing measures undermin
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 10 (ANI): Premature relaxation of the physical-distancing measures that have been designed to control the COVID-19 pandemic have frequently resulted in an immediate reversal of public health gains against SARS-CoV-2, suggests a study by Massachusetts General Hospital
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Premature relaxation of social-distancing measures undermines gains agains
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): A study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has revealed that "premature" relaxation of the statewide physical-distancing measures that have been designed to control the COVID-19 pandemic have frequently resulted in an immediate reversal of public hea
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US Fed chief says wearing masks, social-distancing measures could lead to
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 5 (ANI/Xinhua): US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Friday that wearing masks and social-distancing measures could lead to "enormous economic gains" for the US economy.
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COVID-19: Hong Kong expected to tighten social distancing measures
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, July 13 (ANI): The government of Hong Kong is contemplating to tighten social distancing measures to contain the third wave of coronavirus outbreak after new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Monday.
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IATA air traveller survey shows COVID-19 concerns globally
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], July 8 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released public opinion research showing the willingness to travel being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching COVID-19 during air travel.
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Hong Kong police bans major protest on security law
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 27 (ANI): Hong Kong police on Saturday banned a major demonstration against China's planned national security law for the city, on the basis of coronavirus social distancing measures and previous unrest, its organiser said on Saturday.
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Virus-induced earnings plunge for A-Pac gaming companies, recovery likely
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Singapore, June 25 (ANI): Falling international travel, property closures and continuance of social-distancing measures across most countries will keep prospects for the gaming sector weak at least until 2021, according to the latest sector in-depth report by Moody's Investors Service.
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Toshiba launches 2020-21 range of home appliances in first ever nationwide
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI/NewsVoir): Following safe distancing measures, Toshiba - a world-renowned Japanese brand for home appliances, introduced its 2020-21 range in a first-ever nationwide virtual event.
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People flout social distancing in K'taka to celebrate 'Kara Hunnime' festi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Haveri (Karnataka) [India], June 12 (ANI): Social distancing measures were flouted as people turned up in huge numbers to participate in the 'Kara Hunnime' festival here on Thursday, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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