Quarantine – Page 4 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

World

People who refuse to self-isolate could be detained under proposed Victorian law

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

New powers to detain people considered a high risk of negligently spreading COVID-19 are set to be debated in State Parliament this week. … Read More >People who refuse to self-isolate could be detained under proposed Victorian law

UK

Party police strike again: UK cops bust house party, issue £10,000 fine to TEENAGER

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

A teenager who dared host a house party for 50 people in Nottinghamshire has felt the full force of coronavirus penalties, and was slapped with a £10,000 fine. Across the UK, police forces are cracking down on unauthorized fun. … Read More >Party police strike again: UK cops bust house party, issue £10,000 fine to TEENAGER

EU

Second wave? Surfer who tested positive for Covid-19 arrested for breaking quarantine

Posted on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020By Editor

A woman was arrested in Spain for breaking quarantine to ‘seas the day’ and go surfing at a public beach, despite testing positive for Covid-19. … Read More >Second wave? Surfer who tested positive for Covid-19 arrested for breaking quarantine

Op-ed

Australia’s totalitarian-style lockdown has set a precedent other countries may be tempted to follow

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020By Editor

The state of Victoria has imposed one of the harshest lockdowns seen anywhere in the world during the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s provided an insight into what some leaders might get away with in the future. … Read More >Australia’s totalitarian-style lockdown has set a precedent other countries may be tempted to follow

S. Korea quarantines thousands of church members amid ‘worst coronavirus outbreak in months’

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020By Editor

South Korea is bracing for a looming coronavirus spike after new clusters linked to religious groups emerged. … Read More >S. Korea quarantines thousands of church members amid ‘worst coronavirus outbreak in months’

World

UK imposes 14-day self-quarantine for travelers from France & Netherlands, doubles fines for not wearing mask

Posted on August 16, 2020August 16, 2020By Editor

The UK government will add six new countries to its travel quarantine list, including France and the Netherlands, requiring two weeks of self-isolation for new arrivals while boosting fines for those who flout face mask rules. … Read More >UK imposes 14-day self-quarantine for travelers from France & Netherlands, doubles fines for not wearing mask

UK

UK government advisers issue stark warning: Avoid local lockdowns or unleash total anarchy

Posted on August 2, 2020August 2, 2020By Editor

As Britain imposes local lockdowns, a newly released study suggests the UK is a hair’s breadth away from devastating riots. However, the government was warned about this a long time ago, and apparently chose to proceed anyway. … Read More >UK government advisers issue stark warning: Avoid local lockdowns or unleash total anarchy

Kim Jong-un declares emergency & puts Kaesong city on total lockdown after 1st suspected Covid-19 case in North Korea

Posted on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020By Editor

The city of Kaesong has been placed on lockdown after a person with symptoms of coronavirus “illegally” crossed the border, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced at an emergency anti-epidemic meeting. … Read More >Kim Jong-un declares emergency & puts Kaesong city on total lockdown after 1st suspected Covid-19 case in North Korea

USA

Ankle monitors, house arrest, & armed guards: Covid-19 enforcement measures ramp up even as lockdowns wind down

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

A Kentucky couple have become the latest victims of heavy-handed pandemic enforcement, being outfitted with ankle monitors after refusing to sign a self-quarantine order on testing positive for Covid-19. They’re far from alone. … Read More >Ankle monitors, house arrest, & armed guards: Covid-19 enforcement measures ramp up even as lockdowns wind down

USA

Trump Rush to Reopen America Is Causing a Covid Resurgence

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

Donald Trump said that June’s jobs report, which showed an uptick, proves the economy is “roaring back.” Rubbish. … Read More >Trump Rush to Reopen America Is Causing a Covid Resurgence