Tag: #COVID19 #Lockdown
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India: Lockdown in West Bengal extended till July 31
The Indian state of West Bengal has extended the lockdown in the state till July 31 to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, the lockdown in the eastern state was due to end on June 30 which has now been extended for another month. But as infections spread across the country,…
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Baaghi TV Exclusive: Lahore in strict lockdown mode again
According to the reports of Baaghi TV, once again a severe lockdown in Lahore is likely to be implemented from today midnight. As per the details, a warning of a severe lockdown has been issued in Lahore once again. The toughest lockdown in the covered areas of Lahore has been decided to prevent the spread…
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Encouraging news regarding coronavirus vaccine
BEIJING, June 16th: The Chinese company Synovik Biotech Limited says its coronavirus vaccine has the potential to stimulate a patient’s health and immune system during human trials. Experts have hinted that the vaccine could be a strong defense against the new virus, Covid-19. According to company data, the vaccine, does not have a negative effect…
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Travel ban has not been lifted in which four countries?
Brussels, June 16th: Despite European countries announcing the lifting of travel bans, there are travel warnings for Spain, Finland, Norway and Sweden, which were part of measures to combat the global corona virus epidemic. According to the details, European countries had announced the lifting of travel bans from June 15. The German Foreign Ministry had…
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Iran warns of “tough measures” if virus goes out of control
After more than 100 deaths in Iran for the second day in a row, authorities have warned they could re-impose tougher measures against coronavirus. Health Ministry spokeswoman Seema Sadat Lari said there had been 113 new deaths, and the death toll had risen to 8,950 since the outbreak in February. She said another 2,449 people…
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Government to impose targeted lockdowns in Pakistan
Lahore: The ones who are not careful should be ready now, there will be a lot of hardships, there will be no prayers every time, the hardest lockdown starts from tomorrow. According to reports, the government of Pakistan has issued a warning that people will take security measures. If not, the lockdown will have to…
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We cannot afford to go back towards lockdown: says Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated that the country could not afford to go back towards lockdown due to the economic condition. While addressing the ‘Corona Relief Tiger Force’ volunteers today (Friday), PM Imran said that the country was already emerging from a difficult situation before the pandemic hit. He said that the decision of…
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Lockdown to be lifted from Saturday in Pakistan
According to the recent development, the imposed lockdown will be lifted on Saturday across the country. The decision was taken during the meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) today that was chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The meeting was by all the four chief ministers and certain federal ministers, high ranking military officials,…
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WHO warns of surge in COVID-19 cases if lockdowns eased too soon
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a surge in cases if affected countries do not manage lockdown restrictions carefully. Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a briefing from Geneva, listed a series of steps needed before countries lift measures designed to control the spread of the COVID-19 respiratory disease, such as surveillance…
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Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew except for Makkah
RIYADH (REUTERS): Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz has issued an order to partially lift the curfew in all regions of the Kingdom except Makkah. According to the order, public movement from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. will be allowed each day until May 13. However, the 24-hour curfew will remain in Makkah and…