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US Navy Base in Maryland lifts lockdown after bomb threat: Statement
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Naval Support Activity Bethesda said on Wednesday that the lockdown on the base has been lifted following a bomb threat earlier in the day.
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Here's how spending time in nature benefits children
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Cambridge [UK], October 17 (ANI): According to a new study, children who spent maximum time in nature during lockdown are likely to have lower levels of emotional problems compared to those whose connection to nature stayed the same or decreased - regardless of their socio-economic status.
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Bulgarian Health Minister: For now, a full lockdown in the country is not
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Sofia [Bulgaria], October 16 (ANI/Novinite): The measures proposed by the chief state health inspector will be discussed on Monday at an extraordinary meeting of an extended panel of the expert council, caretaker Minister Stoycho Katsarov told the media. He assured that a complete lockdown i
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WBBL: Weekend fixtures to be played behind closed doors amid COVID-19 lock
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hobart [Australia], October 16 (ANI): The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) on Saturday confirmed that this weekend's all four matches will proceed as scheduled at Blundstone Arena, Hobart "under strict biosecurity protocols".
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WBBL 'working' with Tasmanian Government to stage games amid COVID-19 indu
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hobart [Australia], October 15 (ANI): The COVID-19 induced three-day lockdown by the Tasmanian Government on Friday "in the interests of public health" has put the weekend games of Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) in doubt.
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Brass idol makers in Aligarh hit by rise in alloy prices
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 15 (ANI): The business of making brass idols, which was picking up momentum after the Covid pandemic, has now been hit by the rising prices of the alloy in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh.
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Children who spent more time in nature during lockdown fared best: Study
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Cambridge [UK], October 14 (ANI): A new study has suggested that children from less affluent backgrounds are likely to have found COVID-19 lockdowns more challenging to their mental health because they experienced a lower connection with nature than their wealthier peers.
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Tamil Nadu: Lockdown with relaxation to continue till Oct 31
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 14 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday extended the continuing lockdown till October 31.
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Australia reports record COVID-19 cases, higher unemployment rate amid loc
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], October 14 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia has reported a new record number of COVID-19 cases as the country continues to battle the third wave of infections.
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China implements lockdown in Xinjiang's Ghulja city amid COVID surge
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China] October 14 (ANI): Chinese authorities have imposed lockdown and other COVID-19 restrictions in Ghulja city as a response to the hike in the cases of deadly infection prompting 'bread and butter' difficulties for Uyghurs in the region.
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Australia announces "Freedom Day" after 106 days in lockdown
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], October 11 (ANI/Xinhua): As Sydney, capital of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), exited its 106-day lockdown Sunday, residents have re-emerged to celebrate a long-awaited "Freedom Day".
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Australia needs to make COVID-19 lockdowns 'a thing of the past' amid figh
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], October 11 (ANI/Xinhua): Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared that there will be no turning back to COVID-19 lockdowns as restrictions ease across the east coast amid the country's battle against the third wave of infections.
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