Corona Cases
Oman: “Oman returns to nighttime curfew as COVID-19 cases climb”
Oman will return to an overnight curfew for two weeks beginning Sunday to curb an uptick in coronavirus infections, state media said today. The movement restrictions, which include a nighttime closure of shops and public spaces, will last from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Sunday to Oct. 24, reports the Oman..Read More...
Europe: “Europe’s COVID-19 Cases Are Spiking. Here’s How 4 Different Countries Are Trying to Stop A Second Wave”
Asia: “South Korea reports 950 cases, biggest daily jump”
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 950 new coronavirus cases, its largest daily increase since the emergence of the pandemic, as fears grow about overwhelmed hospitals in the greater capital area. The figures released Saturday brought the country’s caseload to 41,736, after health officials added more than..Read More...
The Netherlands, Amsterdam: ”The OAC, the consultation of 25 Amsterdam clubs, has asked culture alderman Touria Meliani for a financial injection of 6.5 million euros”
Australia, Victoria: ”There’s been massive changes to restrictions this weekend; Here’s how it affects live music”
Victoria has now entered into its last stage of COVID restrictions, seeing an increase in capacity for the live music and hospitality sectors. Under the ‘Last Step Restrictions’ guidelines handed down by Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday, indoor entertainment venues which includes cinemas, small theatres and galleries (both seated and non-seated) can..Read More...
South Korea, Seoul: ”Nightclubs, bars to close in Seoul area as cases stay high”
SEOUL • South Korea’s capital city and nearby areas will close bars and nightclubs, limit religious gatherings and restrict service at restaurants, in a bid to contain a burgeoning third wave of coronavirus infections, the health minister said yesterday. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 330 new..Read More...
Serbia, Belgrade: ”Bosnia imposes nighttime curfew to contain coronavirus”
Balkan country registers 1,605 positive cases and 46 deaths in last 24 hours Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday decided to impose a nighttime curfew from Wednesday as part of the new measures to combat coronavirus. The body in charge of the novel virus in the Federation of Bosnia, one of..Read More...
Austria: ”Austria’s nighttime coronavirus curfew extended until late November”
As was widely expected, Austria will extend the night-time coronavirus curfew for a further ten days until late November. The decision, which will be made on Wednesday by the National Council, is widely considered to be a formality. When the initial announcement was made, Austrian authorities advised that legal restrictions..Read More...