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Canada, Ottawa: ”More than two-thirds of Canadians would support nighttime curfew to slow COVID-19, poll suggests”
OTTAWA — More than two-thirds of Canadians say they would support a curfew if the COVID-19 pandemic became serious enough, according to a new poll. The survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies found that 67 per cent of Canadians would back a temporary nighttime curfew – 10..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...
USA, New York: ”Burials On New York Island Are Not New, But Are Increasing During Pandemic”
China, Hong Kong: ”Hong Kong announces social distancing outdoor venue for large events”
A cooperative effort amongst key players in Hong Kong’s events and entertainment industry has resulted in the announcement of a well-planned social distancing entertainment space that launches with a local music initiative called BOUNCE — the name is derived from the idea of bouncing back from a major lull for..Read More...
Cyprus: ”Cyprus brings in new coronavirus measures, including curfew”
The government of Cyprus on Wednesday announced fresh measures aimed at curbing an increase in coronavirus infections, including a nighttime curfew. “The lifting of most of the restrictive measures has, unfortunately, led to complacency, and the illusion that we have finally overcome the dangers,” President Nicos Anastasiades said in a..Read More...
Austria and Portugal: ”Austria, Portugal impose partial coronavirus lockdowns”
Austria and Portugal announced plans for limited lockdowns on Saturday evening in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In Austria, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced a nighttime curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with some exceptions. Cafés and restaurants will be able to sell takeaway only; venues..Read More...