Venice is set to impose a ban on loudspeakers as well as large tourist groups&nbsp; exceeding more than 25 people, so as to decrease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city. 
 
In a statement, the city said that the new rules will be brought into effect from June 1. It added that they have banned the use of loudspeakers as they can "generate confusion and disturbances". 
 
Over-tourism in the Canal City – which is one of the favourite tourist places in Europe – is recognised widely as an urgent issue. In September, Venice approved the trial of charging a fee of €5 (£4.30; $5.35) for daily visitors.

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The rules are applicable to the city centre as well as the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. In the press release, the city council said that they are aimed to protect residents from nuisance and noise.

<h2 lang="en-US">Number of visitors likely to increase in Venice&nbsp;</h2>

Elisabetta Pesce,&nbsp;official&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;for the city's security, stated that the latest policies are "aimed at improving the management of groups organised in the historic centre". 
 
She added that the ban on loudspeakers and restricting tour groups to less than 25 people will help in sustainable tourism. 
 
The city is only 7.6 sq km (2.7 sq miles) in size, however, it hosted nearly 13 million tourists in 2019, as per the Italian National Statistics Institute. 
 
In the coming years, the numbers of visitors are likely to go beyond pre-pandemic levels. Earlier in 2023, UNESCO said that the city needs to be added to a list of world heritage sites which are in danger because of mass tourism leading to irreversible changes in the city and the impact it is facing due to climate change.

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In 2021, the officials had placed a ban on large cruise ships from entering the historic centre of Venice through the Giudecca canal after a vessel crashed into a harbour. The critics have further stated that ships have been leading to pollution and eroding the foundations inside the city, which go through regular flooding. 
 
The historic centre, which boasts of the famous Piazza San Marco, the Rialto Bridge and the many canals, no longer has more than 50,000 permanent residents. During the high season, on some days the visitors outnumber the locals by more than two to one.

(With inputs from agencies)

Venice is set to impose a ban on loudspeakers as well as large tourist groups exceeding more than 25 people, so as to decrease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city.

Venice is set to impose a ban on loudspeakers as well as large tourist groups exceeding more than 25 people, so as to decrease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city. In a statement, the city said that the new rules will be brought into effect from June 1. It added that they have banned the use of loudspeakers as they can "generate confusion and disturbances". Over-tourism in the Canal City – which is one of the favourite tourist places in Europe – is recognised widely as an urgent issue. In September, Venice approved the trial of charging a fee of €5 (£4.30; $5.35) for daily visitors. Also read: India-Italy move forward in ‘Melodi’ era with approval of key migration and mobility pact The rules are applicable to the city centre as well as the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. In the press release, the city council said that they are aimed to protect residents from nuisance and noise. Number of visitors likely to increase in Venice Elisabetta Pesce, official responsible for the city's security, stated that the latest policies are "aimed at improving the management of groups organised in the historic centre". She added that the ban on loudspeakers and restricting tour groups to less than 25 people will help in sustainable tourism. The city is only 7.6 sq km (2.7 sq miles) in size, however, it hosted nearly 13 million tourists in 2019, as per the Italian National Statistics Institute. In the coming years, the numbers of visitors are likely to go beyond pre-pandemic levels. Earlier in 2023, UNESCO said that the city needs to be added to a list of world heritage sites which are in danger because of mass tourism leading to irreversible changes in the city and the impact it is facing due to climate change. Watch: India-Italy move forward in ‘Melodi’ era with approval of key migration and mobility pact In 2021, the officials had placed a ban on large cruise ships from entering the historic centre of Venice through the Giudecca canal after a vessel crashed into a harbour. The critics have further stated that ships have been leading to pollution and eroding the foundations inside the city, which go through regular flooding. The historic centre, which boasts of the famous Piazza San Marco, the Rialto Bridge and the many canals, no longer has more than 50,000 permanent residents. During the high season, on some days the visitors outnumber the locals by more than two to one. (With inputs from agencies)

Venice to impose ban on loudspeakers and large tourist groups

South Africa seems to be ready to live with the Covid pandemic as it does not plan to impose lockdown or any rules for quarantine. &nbsp;

This comes as the country has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the number of coronavirus cases fuelled by the emergence and spread of new variant Omicron. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The South African government has decided to take a more pragmatic approach. It will also keep an eye on severe Covid cases and whether health systems are under threat or not, said a report by PTI. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On January 9, the medical experts of the country had said that restrictions enforced on the economy, livelihoods and other aspects of society due to coronavirus have indirect but severe effects. &nbsp;

They recommended that the government should not blindly go for such restrictions imposed across the world as they are not possible locally and yield only nominal benefits. &nbsp;

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At this time, the country is witnessing the fourth wave of the pandemic. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The new approach of the government is in stark contrast to the worldwide practice of imposing restrictions to curtail the rise in the number of Covid cases. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

South Africa seems to be ready to live with the Covid pandemic as it does not plan to impose lockdown or any rules for quarantine. This comes as the country has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the number of coronavirus cases fuelled by the emergence and spread of new variant Omicron.

South Africa seems to be ready to live with the Covid pandemic as it does not plan to impose lockdown or any rules for quarantine. This comes as the country has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the number of coronavirus cases fuelled by the emergence and spread of new variant Omicron. Also Read: Omicron is not the last Covid variant, scientists warn The South African government has decided to take a more pragmatic approach. It will also keep an eye on severe Covid cases and whether health systems are under threat or not, said a report by PTI. On January 9, the medical experts of the country had said that restrictions enforced on the economy, livelihoods and other aspects of society due to coronavirus have indirect but severe effects. They recommended that the government should not blindly go for such restrictions imposed across the world as they are not possible locally and yield only nominal benefits. Also Read: When will the pandemic end? This is what experts believe At this time, the country is witnessing the fourth wave of the pandemic. The new approach of the government is in stark contrast to the worldwide practice of imposing restrictions to curtail the rise in the number of Covid cases. (With inputs from agencies)

Can live with Covid? South Africa to not impose lockdown or quarantine rules

If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. &nbsp;

The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid.&nbsp;

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The government seems to be in the process of drafting regulations of the lockdown currently, the reports said citing a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), whose details have been leaked. &nbsp;

In the restrictions, the government may ban indoor mixing except for work purposes. &nbsp;

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already been presented with numerous options by the advisory group under Plan C, which range from "mild guidance to nudge people, right through to lockdown". &nbsp;

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"If the aim is to reduce the levels of infection in the population and prevent hospitalisations reaching these levels, more stringent measures would need to be implemented very soon," the minutes of SAGE meeting said, as reported by BBC. &nbsp;

As per the experts, the timing of stringent measures is vital as any delay would greatly reduce the effectiveness of such initiatives, said the BBC report. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid.

If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid. Also Read: Many more infected with Omicron variant than reported, says UK scientists The government seems to be in the process of drafting regulations of the lockdown currently, the reports said citing a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), whose details have been leaked. In the restrictions, the government may ban indoor mixing except for work purposes. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already been presented with numerous options by the advisory group under Plan C, which range from "mild guidance to nudge people, right through to lockdown". Also Read: In a big blow to UK government, Brexit Minister David Frost resigns "If the aim is to reduce the levels of infection in the population and prevent hospitalisations reaching these levels, more stringent measures would need to be implemented very soon," the minutes of SAGE meeting said, as reported by BBC. As per the experts, the timing of stringent measures is vital as any delay would greatly reduce the effectiveness of such initiatives, said the BBC report. (With inputs from agencies)

British govt looks to impose short two-week circuit breaker lockdown, say reports

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