The administrations of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have announced to enforce a complete lockdown in their respective regions from May 8 to 15 to contain the spread of coronavirus during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in Pakistan, a media report said on Thursday.

COVID-19: Several regions in Pakistan announce complete lockdown during Eid holidays

Vietnam has extended the quarantine period for anyone arriving in the country to three weeks, authorities said Wednesday, following a fresh community outbreak of the coronavirus.

Vietnam extends quarantine for arrivals after new virus outbreak

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday decided to increase the duration of the weekend lockdown till 7 am on May 10, an official spokesman said here.

COVID-19: Curfew in Uttar Pradesh extended till May 10

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a major easing of coronavirus restrictions Monday, including the imminent resumption of 24-hour operations on the city subway.

New York to lift many COVID-19 restrictions on transit, eateries, museums, theatres

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages Bangladesh, the country has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown till May 16. This decision has taken place to contain and combat the surge of coronavirus.

Nationwide lockdown in Bangladesh extended till May 16

Nepal has halted all domestic and international flights till May 14. The bus services have also been completely halted in the country since April 29 as people scramble to leave Kathmandu. Nepal is currently under a 15 day lockdown.

Nepal halts domestic & international flights amid COVID-19 surge

Expressing concern over surging coronavirus cases in India, America's top public health expert and White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci on Monday recommended a nationwide lockdown, massive vaccination drive and the construction of a large number of makeshift hospitals.

Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination

At a times when India's Coronavirus cases and casualties are rising exponentially, Confederation of Indian Industry has urged the government to take the “strongest national steps” and to curtail economic activity to save lives.

World Business Watch: CII chief calls for strict curbs to battle COVID-19 pandemic

To break the chain of coronavirus transmission in the state, the Haryana government on Sunday announced a weeklong lockdown starting Monday. State Home and Health Minister Anil Vij announced the decision to impose "complete lockdown" in a tweet.

Seven-day lockdown in Haryana from Monday

Police broke up an anti-lockdown party in Brussels on Saturday using water canon and tear gas. The assembly took place in Brussels park and was attended by several hundred people.

Police break up anti-lockdown party in Brussels

Ireland will press ahead with plans to reopen all retail stores, personal services and non-residential construction in May with hotels, restaurants and bars to follow sooner than expected in early June, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Thursday.

Ireland to reopen all shops in May, hospitality in early June

With an increasing number of Covid cases in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the government has decided to implement full lockdown in 11 districts, from Thursday 7 pm till Monday 7 am.

Jammu and Kashmir to go into complete lockdown from tonight

A 15-day prohibitory border was enforced in the national capital Kathmandu and other districts in Nepal on Thursday, as the country grapples to contain the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nepal: Kathmandu, other cities under 15-day prohibitory order to contain COVID-19

Turkey has been put under a nationwide full lockdown for three weeks in an attempt to curb a surge in COVID-19 infections and deaths. The lockdown starting Thursday (April 29) will last until the May 17.

Erdogan announces full lockdown from April 29 to curb COVID-19 surge in Turkey

Thailand`s government slapped restrictions on travel from India on Monday over concerns of imported coronavirus cases and closed more venues in Bangkok, even as it came under fire for not doing enough to contain a spike in infections.

Thailand starts stricter COVID-19 shutdown, but experts say not enough

Bars, restaurants, cinemas and concert halls were reopening across Italy on Monday in a boost for coronavirus-hit businesses, while parliament was to debate the government's 220-billion-euro ($266-billion) EU-funded recovery plan.

'Finally!' Italy reopens as parliament debates recovery plan

The coronavirus pandemic provide out to be tough for everyone, whether someone was infected or not. However, it took a massive toll especially on people suffering from mental health problems.

Mental health patients suffered during lockdown due to lack of in-clinic appointment

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended lockdown in the national capital by a week due to the massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the city. "We had imposed a 6-day lockdown in Delhi.

Lockdown in Delhi extended by a week amid COVID-19 spike

Almost a day after analysts warned of another recession in the country, Japan has imposed a state of emergency in the capital city Tokyo and three other regions on Friday to stop the wide spread of coronavirus.

Japan declares 'state of emergency' in Tokyo, three other regions as Covid surges

The Union Territory of Puducherry has decided to impose lockdown from April 23 (Friday night) till April 26 (Monday morning) amidst the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

COVID-19: Puducherry to impose lockdown from April 23 to April 26

Bangladesh has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown for yet another week to counter the spike in coronavirus infections, an official said on Monday. "The restrictions will continue for one more week from Thursday," the government`s Chief Information Officer Surodh Kumar Sarker told reporters here, referring to a senior officials` meeting that reviewed the latest Covid-19 situation.

COVID-19: Bangladesh extends lockdown for another week

Bangladesh is likely to extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown for another week as the COVID-19 situation in the country continues to worsen."The ongoing nationwide lockdown is likely to be extended for another week, and the decision in this regard will come within a day or two," Dhaka Tribune quoted State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain as saying.

Bangladesh likely to extend lockdown for another week as COVID-19 situation worsens

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced a weekend curfew owing to the surging covid cases in the last few days in India's capital. All spas, auditoriums and malls have been asked to stay shut from Friday evening till further orders.

COVID-19: Delhi CM announces weekend curfew: Timings, what's open, what's closed and guidelines

The drinks are flowing as Britain unlocks. The mood on the streets is festive & the pubs are buzzing. Infections, deaths & hospitalisations have all fallen. Which measures worked for the United Kingdom WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Britons celebrate as lockdown ends

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