Page 37 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Covid-19 will leave deep scars in world economy even after recovery
Legacies of stunted education, destruction of jobs, war-era levels of debt and widening inequalities will cost poorest nations most.
 "Covid-19 will leave deep scars in world economy even after recovery")
Covid-19: Sri Lanka may impose restrictions on overseas returnees
Samaraweera said the foreign arrivals to the country have to be regulated to prevent further spread of Covid-19 that has infected over 96,000 people and claimed 615 lives in the country
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Africa's confirmed Covid cases pass 4.4 million, death toll at 117,378
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa has reached 4,408,245 as of Saturday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said
 "Africa's confirmed Covid cases pass 4.4 million, death toll at 117,378")
Odisha reports 3,144 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs, 4 more fatalities
Odisha's COVID-19 tally mounted to 3,64,594 as 3,144 more people tested positive for the infection, while four more fatalities pushed the coronavirus death toll to 1,942
 "Odisha reports 3,144 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs, 4 more fatalities")
Congress top brass meets virtually to discuss Covid-19 situation in country
Amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases, the Congress' top brass met virtually on Saturday and began deliberations on the steps needed to deal with the Covid-19 situation in the country
 "Congress top brass meets virtually to discuss Covid-19 situation in country")
India records highest single-day deaths at 1,341; 2,34,692 new Covid cases
A record single-day rise of2,34,692 cases and 1,341 fatalities have pushed India's Covid-19 tally to 1,45,26,609 and the death toll due to the viral disease to 1,75,649
 "India records highest single-day deaths at 1,341; 2,34,692 new Covid cases")
Covid-19: Life comes to halt as weekend curfew begins across Delhi
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appealed to people to adhere to the restrictions
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CM Kejriwal to review Covid-19 situation in Delhi as weeken curfew begins
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday will hold a meeting to review the COVID-19 situation as the national capital has been witnessing an exponential rise in coronavirus cases
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Keep Kumbh participation symbolic, urges PM Modi amid massive Covid surge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday the ongoing Kumbh in Haridwar should now have symbolic participation due to the Covid-19 crisis
 "Keep Kumbh participation symbolic, urges PM Modi amid massive Covid surge")
J-K: Srinagar's S.M.H.S. hospital shuts OPDs after Covid-19 surge
Following the alarming surge in Covid-19 cases in the city, Srinagar's main hospital, S.M.H.S. hospital decided to close its out patients departments (OPDs) from Saturday onwards
No weekend lockdown in Haryana, says govt amid unabated Covid-19 surge
Amid the rising Covid-19 cases in Haryana, the state government has clarified that there would be no weekend lockdown
 "No weekend lockdown in Haryana, says govt amid unabated Covid-19 surge")
India has a double mutant Coronavirus variant. Should we be worried?
The new variant, which has a so-called double mutation, is thought to be fueling India's deadlier new wave of infections that has made it the world's second worst-hit country, surpassing Brazil
 "India has a double mutant Coronavirus variant. Should we be worried?")
West Bengal elections: Polling for 5th phase begins, 342 candidates in fray
The polling for the fifth phase of West Bengal assembly elections began at 7 am on Saturday across 45 assembly segments amid tight security
 "West Bengal elections: Polling for 5th phase begins, 342 candidates in fray")
Bengal phase V polls: Another round of 'Khela' begins today amid Covid fear
Amid the nationwide surge in Covid-19 cases, the next round of 'Khela' will begin in West Bengal as 45 seats will go to polls on Saturday in phase five of the multi-phased election
 "Bengal phase V polls: Another round of 'Khela' begins today amid Covid fear")
Covid-19: Uttarakhand govt restricts entry of people in state secretariat
Amid the rise in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Uttarakhand government has restricted the entry of people in the state secretariat
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Top headlines: Govt push to step up vax output; normal monsoon in 2021
From Govt pushing to step up Covid-19 vaccine output 10 times, to Adar Poonawalla urging US Prez to lift ban on export of vaccine raw material, here are top headlines this morning
 "Top headlines: Govt push to step up vax output; normal monsoon in 2021")
Germany: Angela Merkel receives first jab of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel received on Friday her first dose of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, she announced via government spokesman Steffen Seibert on Twitter
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Turn Covid-19 crisis into an opportunity, says HUL CMD Sanjiv Mehta
Humanise leadership, people need care not battle cry: HUL's Sanjiv Mehta
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Economy better placed to meet second Covid wave with vaccination drive: CEA
Subramanian said a key factor during pandemic is the role of e-commerce and digitisation that India embraced
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Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra, Delhi, UP, Karnataka see record daily cases
Coronavirus live updates: India has added 2,142,934 fresh Covid-19 cases since April 1. Mumbai registered 9,925 new cases, Delhi 17,282 in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona-related news
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