Page 16 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Early signs of recovery in rural India
Between March and May, consumer sentiments in rural India fell more than twice as much as in urban India
Coronavirus LIVE: Mumbai reports 529 cases in a day; 1,470 in Bengaluru
Coronavirus live updates: India records 70,421 new cases, 3,921 deaths in the last 24 hours. Delhi lifts lockdown, while Haryana and Uttarakhand extend it. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Mumbai reports 529 cases in a day; 1,470 in Bengaluru")
Karnatka unlock news: 19 districts of Karnataka to begin unlock process
Karnataka unlock process to begin from Monday as COVID-19 cases started showing a declining trend in the state, except for 11 districts.
 "Karnatka unlock news: 19 districts of Karnataka to begin unlock process")
Karnataka unlock update: State readies to partly open up 19 districts
As the pandemic's second wave wanes, Karnataka is reading to partly unlock from Monday in 19 districts where the test positivity rate has fallen below 5 per cent, an official said
Unlock: Delhi Metro to continue 50% seating norms, no standing riders
Delhi Metro officials said services will continue with 50 per cent seating capacity only as per guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19
 "Unlock: Delhi Metro to continue 50% seating norms, no standing riders")
After the Covid-19 pandemic, a wave of spending by older consumers
The number of people aged 65 and over is projected to double to more 1.5 billion by 2050, greatly increasing their economic impact
 "After the Covid-19 pandemic, a wave of spending by older consumers")
Delhi govt allows 100% retail activity from Monday: Check details here
All retail and trading establishments will now be allowed to operate at full capacity between 10 am and 8 pm from Monday
 "Delhi govt allows 100% retail activity from Monday: Check details here")
Zydus Cadila may soon seek emergency use authorisation for Covid-19 vaccine
This could also be India's first vaccine for children aged 12 years and above as the company has conducted trials on the age group. The decision, however, lies with the regulator
 "Zydus Cadila may soon seek emergency use authorisation for Covid-19 vaccine")
Covid LIVE: G7 calls for transparent, expert-led study on virus origins
Coronavirus live updates: ICMR will conduct a national sero survey to assess the spread of Covid-19. Stay tuned for coronavirus related news
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Covid-19: Delhi govt eases curbs, malls, markets, restaurants to reopen
Reopening of restaurants with 50% capacity and one weekly market per municipal zones will be allowed from June 14, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday
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Puducherry sees slight dip in daily Covid-19 cases, records seven deaths
There was a slight dip in Covid-19 cases in Puducherry on Sunday, with the Union Territory recording 402 cases and seven deaths, taking the caseload to 1,12,528 and the toll to 1,684
 "Puducherry sees slight dip in daily Covid-19 cases, records seven deaths")
Covid variants can evade antibodies by spreading via super-cells: Report
Having more of these components in one giant cell helps the virus replicate more efficiently
 "Covid variants can evade antibodies by spreading via super-cells: Report")
India reports 80,834 fresh Covid-19 cases, lowest in two months
India reported 80,834 fresh Covid-19 cases, the lowest after 71 days, while the daily positivity rate further dropped to 4.25%
 "India reports 80,834 fresh Covid-19 cases, lowest in two months")
Thane district sees 432 fresh Covid-19 cases, 23 deaths on Saturday
With the addition of 432 fresh coronavirus positive cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 5,24,704, an official said on Sunday.
 "Thane district sees 432 fresh Covid-19 cases, 23 deaths on Saturday")
Mizoram reports 346 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 15,000-mark
Mizoram's Covid-19 count crossed the 15,000-mark on Sunday as 346 more people tested positive for the infection, an official said
 "Mizoram reports 346 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 15,000-mark")
Stalin to meet PM Modi this week, request for more Covid vaccines
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Sunday said that the Chief Minister MK Stalin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week and request for more Covid vaccines
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UK reports another 7,738 coronavirus cases taking the tally to 4,558,494
Britain reported another 7,738 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,558,494, according to official figures released Saturday.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro fined as he flouts mask rule before motorcyclists
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro led a throng of motorcyclist supporters through the streets of Sao Paulo on Saturday and got hit with a fine for failure to wear a mask
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West Bengal reports 81 more Covid-19 deaths, 4,286 fresh cases
West Bengal's Covid-19 toll rose to 16,812 after 81 more people succumbed to the virus on Saturday, a bulletin released by the state's health department said
 "West Bengal reports 81 more Covid-19 deaths, 4,286 fresh cases")
Covid LIVE: Karnataka releases unlock plan; 10,697 new cases in Maharashtra
Coronavirus live updates: Tamil Nadu recorded 15,759 cases in the last 24 hours. Kerala registered 14,233 infections, Maharashtra 11,766, Karnataka 8,249, Delhi 238. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: Karnataka releases unlock plan; 10,697 new cases in Maharashtra")
