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Italy's death toll has surged and China's has decline. This trend shows how important social distancing and lockdown measures are. In this segment of WION, know what can India learn from China and Italy.

What can India learn from China and Italy

How is the world coping with the coronavirus lockdown? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how social distancing can come with its own set of perks.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: Life in self quarantine

<p>As the world practices social distancing in the time of spread of coronavirus pandemic, celebs like Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Baldwin are holed up in their homes joining a long list of actors, drectors, pop stars and more who are taking precautions via self quarantine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently in self isolation in Canada, that is Justin Bieber’s home country, the coupel have been sharing glimpses of what their quarantine looks like.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One particular thing that catches our attention is their pictures that have made way to the social media. Like one in which Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin can be seen kissing. Justin shared the picture titled “My Quarantine Partner”. What makes the photo visually beautiful, is their kiss in front of snow while they are cozily wrapped in colourful, warm clothes.</p>

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<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justinbieber/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> Justin Bieber</a> (@justinbieber) on <time datetime="2020-03-18T22:06:29+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Mar 18, 2020 at 3:06pm PDT</time></p>
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<p>Also, Justin and Hailey were spotted keeping themselves busy with TikTok videos. There’s one in which they can be seen dancing to Slidegang by Little Jackie.</p>

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<p>Justin Bieber also recently went live on his Instagram and gave his fans a little pep talk about taking necessary precautions against the coronavirus. He was heard saying,"Are you washing your hands? You gotta stay clean with the coronavirus. Stay quarantined, you guys stay safe."</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/got-star-indira-varma-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-calls-off-stage-show-with-emilia-clarke-287303">&nbsp;'GOT' star Indira Varma tests positive for coronavirus, calls off stage show with Emilia Clarke</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-let-your-love-be-known-sings-u2s-bono-inspired-by-italians-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-287211">'Let Your Love Be Known' sings U2's Bono inspired by Italians amid coronavirus outbreak</a></p>


As the world practices social distancing in the time of spread of coronavirus pandemic, celebs like Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Baldwin are holed up in their homes joining a long list of actors, drectors, pop stars and more who are taking precautions via self quarantine.

As the world practices social distancing in the time of spread of coronavirus pandemic, celebs like Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Baldwin are holed up in their homes joining a long list of actors, drectors, pop stars and more who are taking precautions via self quarantine. Currently in self isolation in Canada, that is Justin Bieber’s home country, the coupel have been sharing glimpses of what their quarantine looks like. One particular thing that catches our attention is their pictures that have made way to the social media. Like one in which Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin can be seen kissing. Justin shared the picture titled “My Quarantine Partner”. What makes the photo visually beautiful, is their kiss in front of snow while they are cozily wrapped in colourful, warm clothes. See picture: View this post on Instagram My quarantine partner A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Mar 18, 2020 at 3:06pm PDT × Also, Justin and Hailey were spotted keeping themselves busy with TikTok videos. There’s one in which they can be seen dancing to Slidegang by Little Jackie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Mar 17, 2020 at 4:12pm PDT × Justin Bieber also recently went live on his Instagram and gave his fans a little pep talk about taking necessary precautions against the coronavirus. He was heard saying,"Are you washing your hands? You gotta stay clean with the coronavirus. Stay quarantined, you guys stay safe." Also read: 'GOT' star Indira Varma tests positive for coronavirus, calls off stage show with Emilia Clarke 'Let Your Love Be Known' sings U2's Bono inspired by Italians amid coronavirus outbreak

Does Justin Bieber not believe in social distancing as he kisses 'quarantine partner'?

<p>Israel will impose a two-week quarantine on all travellers entering the country, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, toughening already significant travel restrictions.</p>

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<p>"After a day of difficult discussions, we have taken a decision: all those coming to Israel from abroad will be placed in isolation for 14 days," Netanyahu said in a video broadcast on his Twitter account.</p>

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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whole-of-italy-under-coronavirus-lockdown-public-gatherings-banned-285372" hreflang="en">Whole of Italy under coronavirus lockdown, public gatherings banned</a></p>

<p>"This is a difficult decision but it is essential to maintaining public health, which takes precedence over everything," he added, according to a statement.</p>

<p>He noted that the measure would be implemented for two weeks and promised steps to support the Israeli economy.</p>

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<p>Israel had already imposed major restrictions on travellers arriving from several countries.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the Jewish state had barred entry to almost all non-residents arriving from France, Germany, Spain, Austria and Switzerland, declaring that arrivals from those nations could only enter if they could prove they had a place to stay in quarantine.</p>

<p>Those measures had come on top of restrictions previously imposed on arrivals from mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Macau, South Korea, Japan and Italy.</p>

<p>But restrictions had not until now extended to travellers from the United States, which last year contributed nearly 890,000 tourist arrivals to Israel -- more than double that of France, in second place.</p>

<p>Israel has so far recorded 50 cases of the illness.</p>

<p>The Palestinian Authority, which on Thursday declared a 30-day state of emergency in parts of the West Bank it administers, has reported 25 cases.</p>

<p>The latest measures come a month ahead of the Passover festival, which usually sees tens of thousands of Jews head to Israel to celebrate.</p>


Israel will impose a two-week quarantine on all travellers entering the country, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, toughening already significant travel restrictions.

Israel will impose a two-week quarantine on all travellers entering the country, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, toughening already significant travel restrictions. Also read: Two US congressmen exposed to coronavirus before meeting Trump "After a day of difficult discussions, we have taken a decision: all those coming to Israel from abroad will be placed in isolation for 14 days," Netanyahu said in a video broadcast on his Twitter account. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired a series of discussions today on the #Coronavirus. Among the topics discussed were the policy regarding people entering Israel from overseas, economic preparations and scientific-technological issues, with the participation of experts. pic.twitter.com/w1ddnEMvVz — PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) March 9, 2020 × Also read: Whole of Italy under coronavirus lockdown, public gatherings banned "This is a difficult decision but it is essential to maintaining public health, which takes precedence over everything," he added, according to a statement. He noted that the measure would be implemented for two weeks and promised steps to support the Israeli economy. Israel had already imposed major restrictions on travellers arriving from several countries. On Wednesday, the Jewish state had barred entry to almost all non-residents arriving from France, Germany, Spain, Austria and Switzerland, declaring that arrivals from those nations could only enter if they could prove they had a place to stay in quarantine. Those measures had come on top of restrictions previously imposed on arrivals from mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Macau, South Korea, Japan and Italy. But restrictions had not until now extended to travellers from the United States, which last year contributed nearly 890,000 tourist arrivals to Israel -- more than double that of France, in second place. Israel has so far recorded 50 cases of the illness. The Palestinian Authority, which on Thursday declared a 30-day state of emergency in parts of the West Bank it administers, has reported 25 cases. The latest measures come a month ahead of the Passover festival, which usually sees tens of thousands of Jews head to Israel to celebrate.

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<p>In a series of shocking and exciting news amid coronavirus crisis, a runner in China jogged the equivalent of 66 kilometres in his apartment to remain fit while being holed up.</p>

<p>Quarantine measures and prevention in China require people to stay indoors and to avoid human contact until the virus has been contained.</p>

<p>A marathon in its own right, it may be worthy of a gold medal.</p>

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<p>Pan Shancu claimed to have ran 66 kilometres in loops within his apartment walls for over six hours and 41 minutes, AFP reported.</p>

<p>Shancu, 44, claims that he can prove his claims owing to a data tracker in his possession.</p>

<p>A video of him rapidly and repeatedly circling the furniture in his apartment went viral in China.</p>

<p>Chinese authorities have ordered their 1.4 billion population to remain indoors and gyms owing to the coronavirus outbreak.</p>

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<p>This is not new, for people have been competing with each other with home tricks to stay fit, including lifting water bottles, doing push-ups with children on their backs, among many.</p>

<p>"I felt a little dizzy at first, but you get used to it after you circle many times," he told AFP. "Running is like an addiction. If you don't run for a long time, you get itchy feet."</p>

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<p>Shancu seems to be running enthusiast. In an earlier clip, he ran 30 kilometres on-the-spot in his bathroom. He also live streamed the clip to inspire those who may be stuck in their homes and compromising on their fitness.</p>

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<p>As part of another measure to contain the spread of coronavirus, Chinese authorities have launched a campaign with Olympic athletes to show people how they can stay fit while being confined indoors.</p>

<p>An official Chinese pamphlet asserts that tables, chairs, and door frames make good exercising paraphernalia.</p>

<p>A video-sharing Chinese platform called ''Bilibili'' has seen a nearly 50 per cent surge in content about fitness and health in the period cap of January 23 to February 5.<br />
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In a series of shocking and exciting news amid coronavirus crisis, a runner in China jogged the equivalent of 66 kilometres in his apartment to remain fit while being holed up.

In a series of shocking and exciting news amid coronavirus crisis, a runner in China jogged the equivalent of 66 kilometres in his apartment to remain fit while being holed up. Quarantine measures and prevention in China require people to stay indoors and to avoid human contact until the virus has been contained. A marathon in its own right, it may be worthy of a gold medal. Also read: Japan records slowest economy in over five years as coronavirus halts trade with its biggest partner, China Pan Shancu claimed to have ran 66 kilometres in loops within his apartment walls for over six hours and 41 minutes, AFP reported. Shancu, 44, claims that he can prove his claims owing to a data tracker in his possession. A video of him rapidly and repeatedly circling the furniture in his apartment went viral in China. Chinese authorities have ordered their 1.4 billion population to remain indoors and gyms owing to the coronavirus outbreak. This is not new, for people have been competing with each other with home tricks to stay fit, including lifting water bottles, doing push-ups with children on their backs, among many. "I felt a little dizzy at first, but you get used to it after you circle many times," he told AFP. "Running is like an addiction. If you don't run for a long time, you get itchy feet." Shancu seems to be running enthusiast. In an earlier clip, he ran 30 kilometres on-the-spot in his bathroom. He also live streamed the clip to inspire those who may be stuck in their homes and compromising on their fitness. Also read: Millions quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1770 As part of another measure to contain the spread of coronavirus, Chinese authorities have launched a campaign with Olympic athletes to show people how they can stay fit while being confined indoors. An official Chinese pamphlet asserts that tables, chairs, and door frames make good exercising paraphernalia. A video-sharing Chinese platform called ''Bilibili'' has seen a nearly 50 per cent surge in content about fitness and health in the period cap of January 23 to February 5. (With inputs from AFP)

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<p>Nepal's Federal Socialist Party MP Pradeep Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the central government over its failure to finalise the location to set up&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-quarantines-2-amid-coronavirus-scare-276525" target="_blank">quarantine facilities</a>&nbsp;and sarcastically proposed that those to be rescued from coronavirus-hit Wuhan city in China should be sheltered in the Parliament.</p>

<p>"The government has said that the aircraft to evacuate them (Nepali citizens) are kept ready. Then when will they fly-off for China? It's already been 5 days that the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/who-warns-nepal-over-coronavirus-276271" target="_blank">Nepal government</a>&nbsp;has been searching on for a place to keep those to-be-evacuated from China. No location has been identified until now. Should we vacate the Parliament building?" Yadav said.</p>

<p>"Let's vacate it (the Parliament building) and keep those returning from China here. Let's move our parliamentary meeting out under the tarpaulins," he added.</p>

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<p>Nepal is working to evacuate its citizens from China, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak that has reported 426 deaths. As many as 180 Nepalis, including three children, have approached the country's embassy in Beijing, demanding their evacuation from the country, as per a list of names published by the embassy.</p>

<p>The country is yet to finalise on places where the evacuees would be kept for a quarantine period of at least two weeks. Responding to Yadav in the Parliament, Bhanubhakta Dhakal, Minister of Health and Population said that the government has "surveyed many places" and "is inching closer to finalise the place where the students to be evacuated would be kept.</p>

<p>"Some of those locations are near residential areas and the government believes that places far from the urban settlement would be appropriate," Dhakal said. Several countries, including India, have airlifted their citizens from China while more are planning the evacuation of their people.</p>


Nepal's Federal Socialist Party MP Pradeep Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the central government over its failure to finalise the location to set up quarantine facilities and sarcastically proposed that those to be rescued from coronavirus-hit Wuhan city in China should be sheltered in the Parliament.

Nepal's Federal Socialist Party MP Pradeep Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the central government over its failure to finalise the location to set up quarantine facilities and sarcastically proposed that those to be rescued from coronavirus-hit Wuhan city in China should be sheltered in the Parliament. "The government has said that the aircraft to evacuate them (Nepali citizens) are kept ready. Then when will they fly-off for China? It's already been 5 days that the Nepal government has been searching on for a place to keep those to-be-evacuated from China. No location has been identified until now. Should we vacate the Parliament building?" Yadav said. "Let's vacate it (the Parliament building) and keep those returning from China here. Let's move our parliamentary meeting out under the tarpaulins," he added. Also Read: Coronavirus outbreak: First case reported in Nepal, ministry of health confirms Nepal is working to evacuate its citizens from China, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak that has reported 426 deaths. As many as 180 Nepalis, including three children, have approached the country's embassy in Beijing, demanding their evacuation from the country, as per a list of names published by the embassy. The country is yet to finalise on places where the evacuees would be kept for a quarantine period of at least two weeks. Responding to Yadav in the Parliament, Bhanubhakta Dhakal, Minister of Health and Population said that the government has "surveyed many places" and "is inching closer to finalise the place where the students to be evacuated would be kept. "Some of those locations are near residential areas and the government believes that places far from the urban settlement would be appropriate," Dhakal said. Several countries, including India, have airlifted their citizens from China while more are planning the evacuation of their people.

Let's vacate Parliament to shelter evacuees: Nepali lawmaker jabs government over failure to set up quarantine facilities

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