The Hong Kong government has announced its first-ever COVID-19 lockdown. Thousand of people residing in at Yau Ma Tei and Jordan areas have been ordered to stay in their homes for the weekend.

Hong Kong authorities impose first-ever COVID-19 lockdown

The US Capitol is on lockdown, with no entry or exit allowed due to an external security threat and people inside being forced to shelter in place after a fire broke out near the complex.

News Alert: US Capitol under 'no entry or exit' order

The US Capitol is once again under a strict lockdown after locals reported smoke coming out of a building behind the building on Monday. Several videos surfaced on the internet in which smoke could be seen coming out of a building behind the Capitol, which is being reported to be a homeless complex.

Panic grips Washington after smoke bellows near US Capitol

Greek taxi driver Konstantinos Bekio is doing his bit to lift his passengers’ spirits amid the gloom of coronavirus lockdown, turning his cab into a nightclub complete with strobe lights and music.

Nightclub taxi drives away the blues in lockdown Greece

London, Jan 10 (IANS) If you want to beat lockdown and social distancing blues, head to green spaces and switch off TV, computer and smartphone as this will dramatically improve your mental health, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin, as several countries including the UK impose fresh restrictions amid surge in Covid numbers.

Embrace green spaces, shut screens to keep lockdown blues at bay

A year after the story of coronavirus and lockdown began from China, two Chinese cities have been sealed off as authorities scramble to control the largest outbreak in the nation in six months.

A year after Wuhan outbreak, two Chinese cities placed under lockdown

Bangkok's nightlife will go quiet as a ban on bars, nightclubs and restaurant alcohol sales goes into effect Saturday, among a raft of restrictions aimed at curbing the kingdom's rising coronavirus toll.

Bangkok imposes partial lockdown to combat virus

On New Year's Eve, the whole world turns into a big party. But this year, it's different. Celebrations have been scaled back. Many countries are welcoming the new year under a curfew. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pandemic diminishes New Year's magic

The Belgium government has categorised chocolate and beer as an essential item as certain shops were allowed to remain open during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Chocolate and Beer declared 'essential items' during Belgium's lockdown

With an alarming increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the country, a nationwide lockdown has bene reimposed in Israel for the third time in this pandemic year.

Israel enters third nationwide lockdown; PM hopes for 'world record' of vaccinated people

This is the season of being merry and Athens has finally received its Christmas gift as the first official mosque got permission to reopen for the holiday season.

Athens' first official mosque allowed to reopen for holiday season

American airlines furloughed nearly 19,000 employees after a first federal payroll support package for airlines expired in October.

American Airlines begins recalling 19,000 furloughed workers

Austria will go into coronavirus lockdown for a third time after Christmas, the government confirmed on Friday, just 11 days after the country's second lockdown ended.

Austria will go into third lockdown on December 26, Kurz says

The UK government is set to bring in a new higher tier of COVID-19 restrictions and put London and southeast England into those measures. PM Boris Johnson announces relaxation rules for Christmas.

News Alert: England to be under world's most stringent restrictions

An ombudsman report has said that lockdown announced by Australia's second most populous state violated human rights and was not based on health officials advice.

Australian state violated human rights in lockdown to control Covid-19 spread: Report

Germany will close most stores from Wednesday (December 16) until at least January 10, cutting short the busy Christmas shopping season, as it tightens coronavirus restrictions and tries to rein in the spread of the disease.

Germany to impose stricter lockdown to battle rise in COVID-19 cases

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced the closure of non-essential stores & schools from the December 16 to January 10 after meeting with regional leaders.

Germany to enter festive season coronavirus lockdown

As Prime Minister Imran Khan intensifies his efforts to stop the Lahore rally by Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the Punjab government has imposed a "smart lockdown" in 13 areas surrounding the Minar-e-Pakistan.

Smart lockdown in 13 areas ahead of opposition rally in Pakistan

Germany has been gravely hit by the second wave of the coronavirus, and to contain the spread of the pandemic, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced a semi-lockdown in the country from Wednesday.

Schools, salons shut down in Germany as Merkel announces another COVID-19 lockdown

COVID-19 lockdown resulted in a positive impact on the environment. Watch this video to know more.

COVID-19 lockdown's positive impact on environment

Bringing the biggest export haul in the country’s history, China’s trade surplus soared to a record $75.4 billion in November as exports surged 21.1% over a year earlier, propelled by American consumer demand.

China exports generate record trade surplus as coronavirus lockdowns return to the West

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K.Palaniswami extended the general Covid-19 lockdown till midnight Dec 31, 2020 subject to certain relaxations. In a statement, Palaniswami said that it was decided to extend the lockdown, with new relaxations till Dec 31st, based on the discussions with the medical and public health experts, District Collectors to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Tamil Nadu: Beaches, colleges, indoor events allowed in new set of relaxations

In a first, Tesla factory workers based in California will be counted as 'essential workers' and will be exempted from new coronavirus restrictions in the state.

Elon Musk's Tesla factory workers counted as 'essential workers'

Besides the COVID-19 pandemic there are now reports of the bird flu outbreak in different parts of the Europe & in Belgium not just humans, but even birds have been put under a strict lockdown. WION brings you a report.

Spate of bird flu outbreak in Europe, Swans go into quarantine in Belgium

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