After facing a severe COVID wave and lockdown, Shanghai is all set to ease COVID curbs from June 1 as it adopts a lockdown exit plan.

Shanghai to ease COVID curbs from June 1 as Chinese city adopts a lockdown exit plan

Shanghai reopened a small part of the world's longest subway system on Sunday as the city paves the way for lifting COVID-19 lockdown next week. Trains will run 20 minutes apart for limited hours.

Shanghai: Public transport reopens partly as city braces for lockdown exit

North Korea is battling its first COVID-19 outbreak. Over 2 million 'fever' cases have been reported so far while 65 have been reported dead.

North Korea: Over 2 million 'Fever' cases reported

North Korea is battling its first COVID-19 outbreak. Both US and South Korea have offered to help fight the outbreak as North Korea is in urgent need of medications.

North Korea COVID: US & South Korea offer to help fight the outbreak

Shanghai has reached four straight days without new Covid-19 infections in its low-risk, keeping the city on a path toward a return to normalcy by the end of June.

Shanghai remains Covid free for four days, city on path toward normalcy

North Korea's Supremo Kim Jong-Un has now ordered the military to stabilize the distribution of Covid medicines in Pyongyang. This comes as authorities ramped up efforts to curb the virus flare up in the country

North Korea imposes nationwide lockdown as it continues to witness COVID spike

The COVID crisis in North Korea is creating an upheaval. Cases are exploding and the death toll has reached 42 now. Watch this report.

The COVID crisis in North Korea explodes as death toll reaches 42

COVID-19 cases are exploding in North Korea. It reported 21 new 'fever' death. Kim Jong-un announced a lockdown to control the outbreak.

An exploding COVID-19 crisis in North Korea: 21 new 'fever' death reported

The rise in COVID-19 cases has been a major source of concern for the Chinese authorities and with Shanghai already under lockdown, the people of the country are in great distress. There were a number of reports from Shanghai depicting the poor living conditions of the citizens and with Beijing also facing an alarming number of cases, the people of the city are also worried about resources.

With ‘rumours’ suggesting that Beijing could be headed for a lockdown, people rushed to the supermarkets in order to stock up on necessary items, but it seems that the ‘rumours’ were not true.

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Chinese police are currently investigating a woman for starting the rumours which resulted in a widespread panic. The information appeared first on social media and was quicky shared by a huge number of people. The woman can also be tried for causing disruption as the alleged rumour resulted in a number of people breaking the prevalent rules and regulations set by the authorities.

According to the official police statement, the woman surnamed Yao “fabricated and published the relevant rumours" and also stated that the police have taken “criminal compulsory measures" against her. Although, it is not clear what measures were taken against the accused.

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The trend remains worrisome in China as 2,400 cases reported on Friday with 50 of them in Beijing.

Although there has not been a formal announcement of any lockdown, restrictions are in place who does not allow people to roam around freely and also makes testing compulsory.

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The rise in COVID-19 cases has been a major source of concern for the Chinese authorities and with Shanghai already under lockdown, the people of the country are in great distress.

The rise in COVID-19 cases has been a major source of concern for the Chinese authorities and with Shanghai already under lockdown, the people of the country are in great distress. There were a number of reports from Shanghai depicting the poor living conditions of the citizens and with Beijing also facing an alarming number of cases, the people of the city are also worried about resources. With ‘rumours’ suggesting that Beijing could be headed for a lockdown, people rushed to the supermarkets in order to stock up on necessary items, but it seems that the ‘rumours’ were not true. Also read | Twitter deal temporarily on hold, says Elon Musk Chinese police are currently investigating a woman for starting the rumours which resulted in a widespread panic. The information appeared first on social media and was quicky shared by a huge number of people. The woman can also be tried for causing disruption as the alleged rumour resulted in a number of people breaking the prevalent rules and regulations set by the authorities. According to the official police statement, the woman surnamed Yao “fabricated and published the relevant rumours" and also stated that the police have taken “criminal compulsory measures" against her. Although, it is not clear what measures were taken against the accused. Also read | China practising missile strikes on targets in Taiwan and Guam: Report The trend remains worrisome in China as 2,400 cases reported on Friday with 50 of them in Beijing. Although there has not been a formal announcement of any lockdown, restrictions are in place who does not allow people to roam around freely and also makes testing compulsory. WATCH WION LIVE TV HERE -

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After over two years, North Korea has officially confirmed Covid outbreak for the first time on Thursday, media reports said. &nbsp;

The nation has also ordered a nation-wide lockdown. A sub-variant of Omicron has been found in Pyongyang, state media reported. &nbsp;

"There has been the biggest emergency incident in the country, with a hole in our emergency quarantine front, that has been kept safely over the past two years and three months since February 2020," official KCNA news agency said.&nbsp;

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The people of Pyongyang have contracted the Omicron variant of virus, the report said, without providing much details. &nbsp;

The infected people’s samples were taken on May 8, it added. &nbsp;

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered all cities and counties of the nation to "strictly lock down" their regions, as per KCNA. &nbsp;

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Emergency reserve medical supplies should be mobilised, added Kim. &nbsp;

At a Workers' Party meeting called to discuss responses to the first outbreak of the coronavirus, Kim said that the latest emergency quarantine system looks to stably control and manage the spread of the coronavirus. It is also aimed at quickly healing infected people to end the source of transmission in the shortest period, the KCNA said. &nbsp;

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After over two years, North Korea has officially confirmed Covid outbreak for the first time on Thursday, media reports said. The nation has also ordered a nation-wide lockdown.

After over two years, North Korea has officially confirmed Covid outbreak for the first time on Thursday, media reports said. The nation has also ordered a nation-wide lockdown. A sub-variant of Omicron has been found in Pyongyang, state media reported. "There has been the biggest emergency incident in the country, with a hole in our emergency quarantine front, that has been kept safely over the past two years and three months since February 2020," official KCNA news agency said. Also Read: South Korea's President Yoon asks North to embark on path of complete denuclearisation The people of Pyongyang have contracted the Omicron variant of virus, the report said, without providing much details. The infected people’s samples were taken on May 8, it added. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered all cities and counties of the nation to "strictly lock down" their regions, as per KCNA. Watch: North Korea speeds up weapon testing, launches ballistic missile × Emergency reserve medical supplies should be mobilised, added Kim. At a Workers' Party meeting called to discuss responses to the first outbreak of the coronavirus, Kim said that the latest emergency quarantine system looks to stably control and manage the spread of the coronavirus. It is also aimed at quickly healing infected people to end the source of transmission in the shortest period, the KCNA said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Covid-19 in North Korea: After official confirmation of outbreak, Kim orders lockdown

Xi Jinping's one-time ally Tedros Adhanom has criticised his zero-covid policy as 'unsustainable'. The strict lockdowns have put 40% of China's GDP at risk. Reports say Xi is struggling with a life-threatening illness. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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China is an important market for automakers including Tesla, as it was the top seller of EVs in the country in March delivering 65,000 cars from its Shanghai factory. Its manufacturing and sales took a huge hit last month when the government shut down Shanghai.

Lockdowns take a toll on auto sales, Tesla's China sales dive 98%

Shanghai has intensified its Wuhan virus lockdown. Violators are being put behind bars, entire buildings are being isolated over just one case. Tesla has suspended most production, Chinese exports have also taken a hit. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Shanghai intensifies lockdown

China's capital city is racing to contain the covid cases. Beijing has kicked off a fresh round of mass testing and officials have continued to tighten covid restrictions. Various subway stations have been shut down and at least 15% of the transportation network remains closed.

China struggles to contain covid surge, Beijing ramps up mass testing

Amid china's zero-covid policy, cases in the Chinese capital Beijing continue to surge. The city reported 39 new covid infections in the last 24 hours taking its total tally to 727. Authorities continued to conduct regular mass testing.

Covid Update: China's capital Beijing witnesses surge in covid cases

The lockdown in Shanghai due to the rising COVID-19 cases has been a cause of concern for both the authorities and the citizens of the Chinese city. The lack of proper healthcare and food shortages have made life difficult for the people and the issues have even resulted in a number of protests.

However, Matthew Mitchener and Janelle Nuyts were able to brave the situation to get married in the car park of their housing compound thanks to an easing of the lockdown rules.

According to an AFP report, the ceremony took place with Nuyts dressed in a hazmat suit and blue surgical mask along with her wedding dress. The new rules allowed some people to come out of their houses and as a result, the wedding was attended by their friends who were social distancing.'

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Although the couple decided to get married in March after they found that they were expecting a baby, it was not possible as situation got worse, and the lockdown continued without an end in sight.

According to the report, Mitchener had his share of doubts about arranging the wedding in the present condition, but the couple decided to go through with it along with some of their friends.

China enforced a law that prevented foreigners to get married in the country and as a result, the wedding was officiated by a US celebrant who conducted the ceremony through a Zoom call.

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"It kind of snowballed," said Mitchener according to the AFP report. "The next thing we knew, we had a wedding dress arrive from our friend, and a wedding cake, a bouquet of flowers."

"Once I put the dress on, everything changed," the 33-year-old Nuyts added.

"We didn't really expect it was going to be so romantic."

The lockdown in Shanghai due to the rising COVID-19 cases has been a cause of concern for both the authorities and the citizens of the Chinese city. The lack of proper healthcare and food shortages have made life difficult for the people and the issues have even resulted in a number of protests.

The lockdown in Shanghai due to the rising COVID-19 cases has been a cause of concern for both the authorities and the citizens of the Chinese city. The lack of proper healthcare and food shortages have made life difficult for the people and the issues have even resulted in a number of protests. However, Matthew Mitchener and Janelle Nuyts were able to brave the situation to get married in the car park of their housing compound thanks to an easing of the lockdown rules. According to an AFP report, the ceremony took place with Nuyts dressed in a hazmat suit and blue surgical mask along with her wedding dress. The new rules allowed some people to come out of their houses and as a result, the wedding was attended by their friends who were social distancing.' Also read | COVID-19 virus 1000 times likely to spread through air than surfaces - Study Although the couple decided to get married in March after they found that they were expecting a baby, it was not possible as situation got worse, and the lockdown continued without an end in sight. According to the report, Mitchener had his share of doubts about arranging the wedding in the present condition, but the couple decided to go through with it along with some of their friends. China enforced a law that prevented foreigners to get married in the country and as a result, the wedding was officiated by a US celebrant who conducted the ceremony through a Zoom call. Also read | Finally, UK PM's party pays for scandals with setbacks in local polls "It kind of snowballed," said Mitchener according to the AFP report. "The next thing we knew, we had a wedding dress arrive from our friend, and a wedding cake, a bouquet of flowers." "Once I put the dress on, everything changed," the 33-year-old Nuyts added. "We didn't really expect it was going to be so romantic."

Shanghai couple braves COVID-19 lockdown to get married in car park of their building

China is facing the worst outbreak of covid despite the zero-covid policy. Amid covid cases hike, tourists are visiting Beijing's temple of heaven. Meanwhile, Taiwan has reported more than 10,000 new covid cases.

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Beijing authorities are now imposing strict covid-19 curbs, they are ramping up measures to control the spread of the virus. However, Shanghai officials ease covid curbs because no cases have been reported outside quarantine areas.

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Authorities in China are now moving quickly to try and prevent a massive outbreak, one that could trigger a city-wide lockdown. They want to avoid a Shanghai-like situation because the political stakes are too high this time.

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As China is reeling under the Covid-19 wave, with its cities facing strict restrictions, this couple’s plan was put on hold due to Covid. The couple in Shanghai went ahead with what they had in mind with a different approach.

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The outrage against Zero Covid in China is growing. Residents of Shanghai are protesting against fencing of their homes. While residents of Beijing have resorted to panic buying after a fresh spike in cases. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

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Oil prices slumped to near two-week lows on Monday, extending losses from last week, as concerns grew that prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and potential US rate hikes would hurt global economic growth and fuel demand.

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China's battle with COVID-19 is on and Shanghai is in its fifth week of lockdown despite strict measures cases continue to rise. The ongoing COVID curbs and growing economic concerns have started to take a toll on the residents

COVID woes continue in Shanghai, over 21,000 cases reported in 24 hours

After weeks of lockdown, Shanghai has reported today that three people have died of covid-19 in the latest outbreak which has kept the city of 25 million confined to their homes. The financial city continues to witness surge in cases.

China: Shanghai reports 3 covid deaths amid recent lockdown

China's zero-covid policy is impacting the economy. Lockdown has adversely impacted manufacturing in China and analysts have predicted the lowest GDP in decades.

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China looks nowhere close to winning the battle to contain its biggest covid-19 outbreak. Shanghai remains mired in COVID-19 lockdown as it is logging tens of thousands of cases daily

Shanghai remains mired in COVID-19 lockdown, cases rise in China's financial hub

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who has been fined for breaking the lockdown rules during the pandemic is facing another three potential fines for lockdown breaches. According to the British media reports, this the first time that a PM has been fined for breaking their own law.

Reports: UK PM Boris Johnson faces 3 more fines for breaking covid-19 lockdown norms

China looks nowhere close to winning the battle to contain its biggest covid-19 outbreak. The covid situation in China's financial center of Shanghai is worsening as authorities are shaping an exit plan from Lockdown; On Sunday Shanghai reported more than 25,000 new covid-19 infections.

China: Shanghai's covid-19 infections rise by 25,000, authorities shaping an exit plan from lockdown

The government has decided to lift the lockdown in Shanghai after the number of positive cases were found in the last two weeks to have decreased substantially. Shanghai was under a very strict lockdown since the 28th of march.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted at another lockdown should new Covid variants and sub-variants emerge.

Johnson downplayed the prospect of imposing another strict lockdown but said that he would be open to taking any measures if new variants of concern emerge badly affecting the children.

In an interview to Conservative MPs Esther McVey and Philip Davies for GB News on Friday, he said, “I want to avoid any such thing ever happening again and I can’t rule out something, I can’t say we wouldn’t be forced to do non-pharmaceutical interventions again of the kind we did.

"I think it would be irresponsible of any leader in any democracy to say that they’re going to rule out something that can save lives. And I believe the things we did save lives.”

So far, according to The Guardian, the number of infections in some parts of the UK have been witnessing a massive drop.

Infections were rising recently driven by the highly contagious form of Omicron called BA.2 which is now thought to make up 90 per cent of infections.

The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggested that the UK has been showing signs of plateauing.

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Even though many of the Covid rules, including the mask mandates, have been removed, the health authorities have been on the toes over the new variant XE being reported in the country.

“I’m not going to take any options off the table, but I don’t think it will happen. We’re now in the phase, and this is the view of all the advisers I talk to, where the virus is losing its potency overall and we’ve got a massively vaccinated UK population,” he was quoted as saying.

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When he asked whether some of the Covid restrictions imposed between March 2020 and July 2021 had been “inhuman”, Johnson said, “I do.”

“I understand why people feel that, and I think people felt that particularly the loss of the ability to see their loved ones in care homes, or to meet properly for funerals... I mean, it was just appalling, to say nothing of the loss of religious services that matter so much to people’s spirit. So, I totally understand that.”

(With inputs from agencies)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted at another lockdown should new Covid variants and sub-variants emerge. Johnson downplayed the prospect of imposing another strict lockdown but said that he would be open to taking any measures if new variants of concern emerge badly affecting the children.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted at another lockdown should new Covid variants and sub-variants emerge. Johnson downplayed the prospect of imposing another strict lockdown but said that he would be open to taking any measures if new variants of concern emerge badly affecting the children. In an interview to Conservative MPs Esther McVey and Philip Davies for GB News on Friday, he said, “I want to avoid any such thing ever happening again and I can’t rule out something, I can’t say we wouldn’t be forced to do non-pharmaceutical interventions again of the kind we did. "I think it would be irresponsible of any leader in any democracy to say that they’re going to rule out something that can save lives. And I believe the things we did save lives.” So far, according to The Guardian, the number of infections in some parts of the UK have been witnessing a massive drop. Infections were rising recently driven by the highly contagious form of Omicron called BA.2 which is now thought to make up 90 per cent of infections. The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggested that the UK has been showing signs of plateauing. Also read | Interviews begin in Downing Street lockdown party scandal investigation Even though many of the Covid rules, including the mask mandates, have been removed, the health authorities have been on the toes over the new variant XE being reported in the country. “I’m not going to take any options off the table, but I don’t think it will happen. We’re now in the phase, and this is the view of all the advisers I talk to, where the virus is losing its potency overall and we’ve got a massively vaccinated UK population,” he was quoted as saying. Also read | UK PM Johnson’s wife organised birthday party during lockdown: Report When he asked whether some of the Covid restrictions imposed between March 2020 and July 2021 had been “inhuman”, Johnson said, “I do.” “I understand why people feel that, and I think people felt that particularly the loss of the ability to see their loved ones in care homes, or to meet properly for funerals... I mean, it was just appalling, to say nothing of the loss of religious services that matter so much to people’s spirit. So, I totally understand that.” (With inputs from agencies)

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