Lockdown – Page 34 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Bikini-clad Israelis rally against Covid-19 lockdown at Tel Aviv BEACH protest (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Tel Aviv residents assembled at a local beach to express their displeasure with Israel’s second nationwide coronavirus lockdown. The protest appears to have had a festive atmosphere – at least, until the police arrived. … Read More >Bikini-clad Israelis rally against Covid-19 lockdown at Tel Aviv BEACH protest (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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16 arrested as mounted police chase people protesting Melbourne’s controversial lockdown measures

Posted on September 21, 2020September 21, 2020By Editor

A protest against controversial lockdown measures in the Australian city of Melbourne descended into chaos on Saturday as police on horseback chased after demonstrators, arresting 16 and fining over 20 others. … Read More >16 arrested as mounted police chase people protesting Melbourne’s controversial lockdown measures

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Victoria police could arrest people who ‘MIGHT’ breach Covid lockdown under proposed bill

Posted on September 20, 2020September 20, 2020By Editor

A proposal allowing police to preemptively lock up those they believe “might” violate coronavirus lockdown measures has gone before the Victoria state parliament, with many fearing it opens the door to unprecedented abuses. … Read More >Victoria police could arrest people who ‘MIGHT’ breach Covid lockdown under proposed bill

Israel becomes 1st country to start a 2nd NATIONWIDE lockdown over coronavirus

Posted on September 20, 2020September 20, 2020By Editor

A second lockdown came into force in Israel on Friday amid a resurgence in new coronavirus cases. The new restrictions will last three weeks, according to the government. … Read More >Israel becomes 1st country to start a 2nd NATIONWIDE lockdown over coronavirus

UK

PM Johnson warns 2nd wave of coronavirus is coming to UK, says new restrictions may be needed

Posted on September 19, 2020September 19, 2020By Editor

A second wave of Covid-19 is coming to the UK and the government may be forced to impose new restrictions to stem the spread of the virus, PM Boris Johnson has said, adding that he does not want a new national lockdown. … Read More >PM Johnson warns 2nd wave of coronavirus is coming to UK, says new restrictions may be needed

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UK govt places nearly 2 million people in North East England under lockdown restrictions, imposes curfew & ban on visits

Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020By Editor

Local lockdown restrictions are being introduced in parts of North East England to curb the spread of coronavirus following “concerning rates of infection,” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday. … Read More >UK govt places nearly 2 million people in North East England under lockdown restrictions, imposes curfew & ban on visits

Op-ed

Kim Jong-Dan’s draconian Covid-19 crackdown in Australia exposes some deep-seated corruption

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020By Editor

The crisis over the pandemic has been made worse by the egregious incompetence and dishonesty of Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. … Read More >Kim Jong-Dan’s draconian Covid-19 crackdown in Australia exposes some deep-seated corruption

Netanyahu puts Israel into 3-week lockdown, citing rapid spread of Covid-19

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020By Editor

Israel will impose a three-week nationwide lockdown starting Friday, due to the dire situation with regard to the coronavirus outbreak in the country, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address. … Read More >Netanyahu puts Israel into 3-week lockdown, citing rapid spread of Covid-19

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‘I couldn’t breathe’: Aussie woman dragged from car in dramatic altercation with police at lockdown checkpoint (VIDEO)

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020By Editor

A confrontation over a windscreen-mounted mobile phone saw a Victoria woman violently pulled from her vehicle by armed police, who allegedly wrestled her to the ground. The dramatic arrest was captured by the phone’s camera. … Read More >‘I couldn’t breathe’: Aussie woman dragged from car in dramatic altercation with police at lockdown checkpoint (VIDEO)

Israel to enter full-blown lockdown, shut schools & close most non-essential businesses from September 18 – report

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020By Editor

Israel is poised to declare the whole country a “red zone” due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, limiting people’s movements to a 500-meter radius from home and closing all non-essential businesses that serve customers in person. … Read More >Israel to enter full-blown lockdown, shut schools & close most non-essential businesses from September 18 – report