Page 7 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Covid LIVE: Maharashtra sees 41,434 new cases; Omicron tally reaches 1,009
Maharashtra capital Mumbai sees 20,318 new Covid cases in a day
 "Covid LIVE: Maharashtra sees 41,434 new cases; Omicron tally reaches 1,009")
Markets shut, roads empty on first day of weekend curfew in Delhi
The people stepping out of their homes for work welcomed the move of the government and a resident of the locality said that the curfew will help contain the spread of the virus
 "Markets shut, roads empty on first day of weekend curfew in Delhi")
'Maharashtra may face lockdown if more than 40% of Covid beds are occupied'
Maharashtra Health Department on Thursday said that it will consider imposing lockdown-like restrictions if medical oxygen demand goes beyond 800 metric tonnes/day
 "'Maharashtra may face lockdown if more than 40% of Covid beds are occupied'")
China's Henan imposes more Covid curbs as cases spike, though numbers small
China's national policy of stamping out clusters quickly as they appear has taken on extra urgency in the run up to the Winter Games, being hosted by Beijing and nearby Hebei starting Feb. 4
 "China's Henan imposes more Covid curbs as cases spike, though numbers small")
Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi; buses, metro to operate at full capacity
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia informed that buses and metro trains will again run at full seating capacity to avoid crowding outside metro stations and at bus stops
 "Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi; buses, metro to operate at full capacity")
Omicron scare: No situation of lockdown for now, says Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said that the government is continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the state and there is no lockdown situation in the state as of now
 "Omicron scare: No situation of lockdown for now, says Bhupesh Baghel")
Australia to push ahead with reopening amid record Covid-19 cases
Record daily case numbers were reported on Monday in the states of Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania, as well as the Australian Capital Territory
 "Australia to push ahead with reopening amid record Covid-19 cases")
Free groceries delivered to residents of China's Xi'an amid lockdown
Many residents in the city, which has a population of 13 million, received free food items provided by the local government on Wednesday.
 "Free groceries delivered to residents of China's Xi'an amid lockdown")
Over 4,300 Covid-19 norm violations reported in Delhi in a day
Over 4,300 violations related to Covid-appropriate behaviour were reported here on Wednesday, according to official figures.
 "Over 4,300 Covid-19 norm violations reported in Delhi in a day")
Deja vu for retail industry; Covid uncertainties may roil recovery in 2022
Just after recovering from the devastating pandemic blows this year, the Indian retail industry is once again staring at uncertain times with localised restrictions back in many places
 "Deja vu for retail industry; Covid uncertainties may roil recovery in 2022")
Karnataka govt imposes night curfew from December 28 for 10 days
The state has also banned New Year parties in public places
 "Karnataka govt imposes night curfew from December 28 for 10 days")
China puts 13 million residents in lockdown ahead of Winter Games
China is redoubling efforts to control new virus outbreaks with a lockdown of the 13 million residents of the northern city of Xi'an following a spike in coronavirus cases.
 "China puts 13 million residents in lockdown ahead of Winter Games")
How the rich and well-connected rode out Covid-19 in safety and comfort
The choice of where to live, how to work and which international schools to attend provided relative comfort for the rich, while billions of others struggled
 "How the rich and well-connected rode out Covid-19 in safety and comfort")
Netherlands to go into lockdown due to 'fifth wave with Omicron'
The Dutch government has announced a stricter lockdown out of fear for the rise of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the country
 "Netherlands to go into lockdown due to 'fifth wave with Omicron'")
No lockdown, don't pay heed to rumours, says Karnataka CM Bommai
Reassuring the people that there is no proposal to impose lockdown in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday appealed not to pay heed to rumours in this regard.
 "No lockdown, don't pay heed to rumours, says Karnataka CM Bommai")
Follow Covid-appropriate behaviour to avoid lockdown: Maharashtra CM
"Citizens need to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour to prevent another lockdown in the state," he said
 "Follow Covid-appropriate behaviour to avoid lockdown: Maharashtra CM")
Video chat app Zoom has 2,507 customers paying over $100K each
In the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic where remote work and learning took centre-stage, 2,507 customers are now contributing more than $100,000 to video chat app Zoom in trailing 12 months revenue
 "Video chat app Zoom has 2,507 customers paying over $100K each")
No plan to extend free ration scheme beyond November 30, says govt
The Centre has no proposal to extend distribution of free ration via the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKAY) beyond November 30 in view of recovery in the economy
 "No plan to extend free ration scheme beyond November 30, says govt")
Covid-19 spells disaster for film industry, but boosts digital media: KPMG
During the lockdown period, TV, gaming, digital and OTT platforms are seeing consumption growth
 "Covid-19 spells disaster for film industry, but boosts digital media: KPMG")
Services activities moderate in Sept but firms continue hiring: PMI survey
Increase in companies creating employment ended a nine-month sequence of job shedding.
 "Services activities moderate in Sept but firms continue hiring: PMI survey")
