Tag: Social distancing

Categories Asia & Pacific

Japan extends state of emergency with hospitals strained and concern growing about the fate of Tokyo Olympics

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Japan’s prime minister has announced an extension of the country’s state of emergency until March 7 as hospitals remain flooded with serious cases and the country’s inoculation campaign has yet to start. … Read More >Japan extends state of emergency with hospitals strained and concern growing about the fate of Tokyo Olympics

Categories World

WATCH: Covid police raid Canadian home, violently arrest occupants after neighbor tattles on ‘illegal’ gathering of 6 people

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A video circulating on social media shows police in Canada’s Quebec province raiding a home and arresting at least two people, reportedly after a neighbor told authorities they were gathering in violation of Covid-19 rules. … Read More >WATCH: Covid police raid Canadian home, violently arrest occupants after neighbor tattles on ‘illegal’ gathering of 6 people

Categories USA

Three Illegal New Year’s Eve Parties Reportedly Busted in NYC

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The coronavirus pandemic has caused people around the world to change how they celebrate the new year, including in New York City, where even Times Square, one of the most beloved and tightly-packed spots for festivities, was banned to visitors and tourists from 31 December to 1 January. … Read More >Three Illegal New Year’s Eve Parties Reportedly Busted in NYC

Categories World

‘Eliminate contact with others now’: Irish PM confirms toughest Level 5 Covid restrictions after infections surge

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The Republic of Ireland will be placed under its most severe Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until January 31 amid rising numbers of coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Wednesday. … Read More >‘Eliminate contact with others now’: Irish PM confirms toughest Level 5 Covid restrictions after infections surge

Categories UK

At least 7 people arrested as police raid enormous ‘traveller funeral’ in east London (VIDEOS)

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At least seven people were arrested following a massive lockdown-breaching event in a pub in Hackney Wick, east London, which local residents speculated may have been a social gathering following a traveller funeral. … Read More >At least 7 people arrested as police raid enormous ‘traveller funeral’ in east London (VIDEOS)

Categories UK

‘New Prohibition era?’ Alcohol BANNED in Welsh pubs & bars as new social distancing measures announced

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Pubs, bars, and restaurants in Wales will be banned from selling alcoholic drinks, and they will have to close by 6pm or switch to doing takeaway, according to the new set of rules unveiled for the hospitality industry. … Read More >‘New Prohibition era?’ Alcohol BANNED in Welsh pubs & bars as new social distancing measures announced

Categories Russia

Russian rapper Basta denies wrongdoing after footage of packed concert venue sparks Covid-19 fears (VIDEO)

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It might look like a typical pre-pandemic Friday night, but footage of a packed concert in St. Petersburg has raised concerns online over the risk of rising Covid-19 transmission in Russia. … Read More >Russian rapper Basta denies wrongdoing after footage of packed concert venue sparks Covid-19 fears (VIDEO)

Categories USA

California governor considers imposing curfew after surge in Covid-19 cases leads to tighter restrictions in 40 of 58 counties

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California Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s considering imposing some form of curfew to help slow the spread of Covid-19 after a surge in infections forced the state to tighten social-distancing restrictions in 40 of 58 counties. … Read More >California governor considers imposing curfew after surge in Covid-19 cases leads to tighter restrictions in 40 of 58 counties