Tag: Lockdown

Categories UK

Safe to assume new Covid-19 mutation ‘is already here’: Ireland’s PM announces shutdown of pubs and restaurants amid new fears

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Ireland will bring in new measures on December 24 amid a new strain of coronavirus, which is likely already circulating among the population, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Tuesday. … Read More >Safe to assume new Covid-19 mutation ‘is already here’: Ireland’s PM announces shutdown of pubs and restaurants amid new fears

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Govt aware latest lockdown could have ‘severe’ impact on British economy — UK health minister

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The economic impact of fresh restrictions introduced by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson amid a rapidly spreading new coronavirus strain are expected to be very severe, admits British Health Minister Matt Hancock. … Read More >Govt aware latest lockdown could have ‘severe’ impact on British economy — UK health minister

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29 Detained in London as Anti-Lockdown Protests Turn Violent – Videos

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Saturday that London and parts of southeast England would go into the new Tier 4 level of COVID-19 restrictions to stop the spread of a new strain of the virus. Like previous times when the authorities introduced new measures and lockdowns, some people have taken to the streets to protests the new curbs. … Read More >29 Detained in London as Anti-Lockdown Protests Turn Violent – Videos

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BoJo’s latest lockdown order spurs mass exodus to provinces, setting off ‘first evacuation of London since 1939’ (VIDEO)

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Londoners took PM Boris Johnson’s announcement of a Covid-19 lockdown for the Christmas holiday as their cue to flee London, in doing so, perhaps achieving exactly the opposite of the latest efforts to contain the virus. … Read More >BoJo’s latest lockdown order spurs mass exodus to provinces, setting off ‘first evacuation of London since 1939’ (VIDEO)

Categories Russia

Moscow refuses Christmas Covid-19 lockdown: Festivities to go ahead with curfews & tests as mayor says end to pandemic in sight

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Although cases of coronavirus are continuing to rise in Russia, the mayor of Moscow has said there is light at the end of the tunnel, as the city prepares to celebrate a socially-distanced Christmas and New Year. … Read More >Moscow refuses Christmas Covid-19 lockdown: Festivities to go ahead with curfews & tests as mayor says end to pandemic in sight

Categories World

‘Hard lockdown’ in Australian state ‘violated human rights’ & was ‘contrary to the law’ – ombudsman

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A “hard lockdown” imposed in the Australian state of Victoria over the summer amid a surge in its coronavirus outbreak was “rushed” and deprived citizens of their rights, the state’s ombudsman concluded in a new report. … Read More >‘Hard lockdown’ in Australian state ‘violated human rights’ & was ‘contrary to the law’ – ombudsman

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40 officers suffer chemical burns to the eyes as clashes break out at Ukrainian anti-lockdown protest in Kiev (VIDEO)

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A large rally against coronavirus restrictions, organized by Ukrainian entrepreneurs and small businessmen in the country’s capital Kiev, grew out of control on Tuesday, with clashes erupting between police and protesters. … Read More >40 officers suffer chemical burns to the eyes as clashes break out at Ukrainian anti-lockdown protest in Kiev (VIDEO)