Brussels [Belgium], August 16 (ANI/Sputnik): People angry at the Brussels authorities for mandating the use of face coverings in all public places to fight the COVID-19 pandemic gathered in the Belgian capital on Sunday to protest the new rules.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 13 (ANI): Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Government of Tamil Nadu has prohibited the installation of idols in public places and rallies to immerse idols in water bodies in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Puducherry [India], Aug 11 (ANI): Puducherry District Magistrate has issued an order prohibiting the placing of idols at public places, gatherings and public processions to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, in view of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], Aug 3 (ANI): The Kerala High Court on Monday extended till August 31 the ban of all protests in public places in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines issued by the Centre and state government in the matter.
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): Spreading awareness about precautionary measures against coronavirus in a quirky way, singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus on Wednesday posted a goofy picture of herself and said that the "shady side-eye" in the picture is for all those who are not wearing masks at
Hong Kong, July 20 (ANI): Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced new measures in the weekend to contain worsening coronavirus crisis in Hong Kong, with making masks mandatory in public places, ordering more work from home and ramping up quarantine facilities.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government issued an order to make the wearing of face masks compulsory at public places, workplaces and during commute.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Kerala High Court on Wednesday banned all political protests in public places until July 31 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and noted that the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) will be held responsible for any such protests.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 14 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Home Department on Tuesday issued an order, instructing all district collectors to ensure that no religious programmes are organised at public places in the view of coronavirus outbreak.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 13 (ANI): Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday raised the penalty for not wearing face mask in a public place to Rs 500 from Rs 200 in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the country and reiterated the need to observe personal hygiene and social discipline in public places.