Tag: Lockdown

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#FakePoos: Aussies fume after Victoria’s premier concedes ‘Covid in wastewater’ used to justify statewide lockdown never existed

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Australians are airing their grievances with Victoria Premier Dan Andrews after he admitted he cited non-existent coronavirus-tainted sewage in his decision to lock down the state. … Read More >#FakePoos: Aussies fume after Victoria’s premier concedes ‘Covid in wastewater’ used to justify statewide lockdown never existed

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‘My colleagues under intense pressure,’ German Police Union head tells RT after officer filmed assaulting elderly protester

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The anti-lockdown protest in Berlin wasn’t peaceful and the officers acted lawfully to contain it, the German Police Union head told RT when asked to comment on a viral clip of a cop tossing an elderly woman to the ground. … Read More >‘My colleagues under intense pressure,’ German Police Union head tells RT after officer filmed assaulting elderly protester

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Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms

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The Philippines has decided to bring the existing nighttime curfew in the capital of Manila forward by two hours in an attempt to quell soaring Covid-19 cases in the city, which is soon to be placed under strict lockdown. … Read More >Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms

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Australia extends Covid-19 lockdown in Brisbane, sends soldiers to help enforce quarantine rules in Sydney

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Coronavirus-related restrictions have been tightened in major Australian cities, with a lockdown extended in Brisbane and military personnel dispatched to patrol the streets of Sydney amid the fight against the Delta variant. … Read More >Australia extends Covid-19 lockdown in Brisbane, sends soldiers to help enforce quarantine rules in Sydney

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Mayhem on streets of Berlin: Anti-lockdown protests turn into violent scuffles with police in Germany, 600 arrested (VIDEOS)

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Berlin witnessed chaotic scenes and violent brawls on Sunday as riot police sought to forcefully disperse anti-lockdown rallies that had been banned by authorities, after thousands took to the streets of the German capital. … Read More >Mayhem on streets of Berlin: Anti-lockdown protests turn into violent scuffles with police in Germany, 600 arrested (VIDEOS)

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As Australia fully vaccinates 14% of population, PM Morrison says 70% is new target for next phase in dropping Covid restrictions

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As concerns grow over the spreading Delta variant, PM Scott Morrison revealed a 70%-vaccination goal for the next stage of eased restrictions. His cabinet agreed on the roadmap after 170 new cases were recorded in NSW on Friday. … Read More >As Australia fully vaccinates 14% of population, PM Morrison says 70% is new target for next phase in dropping Covid restrictions

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Australian indigenous groups, social workers slate government decision to deploy troops to enforce lockdown in Covid-hit Sydney

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Indigenous representatives and community groups have warned that the Australian government’s “disturbing” use of troops to enforce lockdown rules in Sydney will “create greater fear and uncertainty” and may alienate residents. … Read More >Australian indigenous groups, social workers slate government decision to deploy troops to enforce lockdown in Covid-hit Sydney