Boris Johnson said that he would be cautious of lifting the COVID-19 restrictions as it is still unclear how protected the British population is against the new surge of COVID-19 cases.

United Kingdom PM Boris Johnson cautious about lifting lockdown

What started as a lockdown out of caution against coronavirus has now been extended for another seven days in Australia’s state of Victoria. The Australian government had imposed a strict lockdown in Australia to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Australia: Victoria's lockdown extended by 7 days as cases surge

Indian authorities Friday announced a tentative easing of the lockdown in the capital New Delhi as coronavirus infections fall in major cities after weeks of restrictions.

Delhi announces 'very, very slow' easing of lockdown

Stay-at-home orders have been passed for all locals and current residents of Australia’s city of Melbourne and the rest of Victoria as the region went into a snap lockdown to control the widespread of the coronavirus.

Australia: Victoria orders snap lockdown for 7 days as Covid cases double

More than five million people in Australia's second-biggest city of Melbourne were ordered into a snap week-long lockdown Thursday over an another Coronavirus outbreak in the city.

Melbourne goes under 7-days long snap lockdown

Bangladesh has imposed a lockdown in Rohingya camps after a series of small outbreaks. In the congested & squalid shanties of Cox's Bazar - a widespread outbreak could prove to be deadly. Mariam Wardak gets you the report.

South Asia Diary: Lockdown at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

Taiwan on Wednesday raised its coronavirus alert level, tightening social distancing measures as it battled a widening outbreak. The Level 3 alert was imposed on the entire island with entertainment venues, libraries, sports facilities and community centres closed.

Taiwan raises coronavirus alert level after spike in infections

Bangladesh has again extended the ongoing lockdown to May 23 in light of the current COVID-19 situation in the country and neighbouring India, which is battling a devastating second wave of the pandemic.

COVID-19: Bangladesh extends lockdown till May 23 

Sri Lanka on Monday lifted the three-day lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus but authorities asked people to stay indoors as over 2,000 daily new cases are being reported in the country.

Sri Lanka ends three-day COVID-19 lockdown 

While the covid cases have been constantly on decline, the Australian government has decided to stick to its plan of reopening its borders to the rest of the world only from the middle of next year.

Australia to keep international borders closed till middle of 2022: Officials

Indian state of West Bengal on Saturday announced a complete lockdown from May 16 till May 30 in order to contain spread of coronavirus in the state. "We are taking some strict measures to contain the pandemic, starting Sunday 6 am till 6 pm of May 30," Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay said.

West Bengal announces complete lockdown to stop Covid spread

India's Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has postponed the Civil Services preliminary exam 2021 due to an unprecedented surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

India's UPSC postpones civil services prelim exams to October 10 due to COVID-19

Hollywood actor and comedian Chris Rock says he used his time during the Covid-19 induced lockdown to have lots of therapy to tackle issues from his past, as success does not erase trauma.

Chris Rock: Success does not erase trauma

Washington is to lift pandemic restrictions on most businesses and public venues in less than two weeks, with the daily toll of new Covid cases in the US capital at its lowest level in almost a year.

US capital to drop Covid curbs for most businesses on May 21

A key expert has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over after Spaniards celebrated the end of a six-month lockdown with abandon and paid little heed to precautions like masks and social distancing.

Spain celebrates end of lockdown, expert warns pandemic isn't over

COVID-19: In hope to attract tourists, Greece reopens its beaches

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out on Monday the next phase of lockdown easing in England, giving the green light to "cautious hugging" and allowing pubs to serve customers pints inside after months of strict measures.

'Cautious hugging' and pints: UK PM Johnson to ease England's lockdown

Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown in the national capital, New Delhi, by another week. The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17.

Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital

In order to curb the rising number of coronavirus infections, authorities in Pakistan are imposing a complete countrywide lockdown from May 8.

Pakistan: 9-Day long lockdown imposed as cases soar

Spain has lifted a state of emergency in place since October to fight the pandemic, allowing Spaniards to travel between regions for the first time in months. "It's like New Year's," said 28-year-old Oriol Corbella in Barcelona, where the lifting of the curfew was met with shouts, applause and music.

COVID 19 : Spain ends Covid state of emergency

On his second day of taking the office, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has announced a state-wide lockdown due to "unavoidable circumstances" following a covid surge in India.

MK Stalin imposes state-wide lockdown amid covid surge from Monday

Mexican authorities announced Friday a further easing of pandemic lockdown measures in the capital and the resumption of earthquake simulation drills, reflecting a decline in new coronavirus cases and deaths.

Mexico to ease capital lockdown, resume quake drills

Demand for workers from British employers soared this month at the fastest rate since the late 1990s as much of the economy reopened following the latest coronavirus lockdown, a survey of recruitment consultants showed on Friday.

World Business Watch: UK jobs market hits full throttle as lockdown eases

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said a lockdown to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases could be inevitable if people do not cooperate. "People are not following the Janata Curfew properly.

Covid in India: Karnataka chief minister says lockdown inevitable if people do not cooperate with curbs

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