Tag: Lockdown
Russia coronavirus: Moscow rolls out digital tracking system to enforce lockdown
The capital is the epicenter of Russia’s coronavirus outbreak, recording 11,513 of the country’s official toll of 18,328 cases of Covid-19. “If previously we had around 500 hospitalizations daily, now…
Coronavirus: Scientists to review impact of lockdown measures
Image copyright Jeff Overs/BBC Scientific advisers for the government will meet later to review the impact of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown measures. The evaluation will be passed to the government…
Coronavirus: Austria reopens some shops as lockdown eased
Image copyright AFP Image caption In Austria it is compulsory to wear masks in supermarkets and other places selling food and medicine Austria is to reopen thousands of shops on…
Why computer games are more than a lockdown distraction
Image copyright Ryan Talaski-Brown Image caption Games like Animal Crossing have a strong social element Chris Conway had been planning a surprise birthday party for a housemate, and that was…
Newspaper headlines: Coronavirus ‘care homes catastrophe’ and ‘stick with lockdown’
Newspaper headlines: Coronavirus ‘care homes catastrophe’ and ‘stick with lockdown’ By BBC News Staff Image caption A coronavirus “care home catastrophe” has been “dramatically laid bare” by the UK government’s…
Coronavirus: Don’t expect changes to UK lockdown this week – Dominic Raab
Image copyright AFP The government does not expect to make changes to coronavirus lockdown restrictions this week, Dominic Raab has said. The foreign secretary said the UK’s plan “is working”…
India coronavirus: Doctor’s reattach policeman’s hand severed in lockdown attack
Image copyright Hindustan Times Image caption The police said the attackers were defying the lockdown in the state Doctors have reattached the severed hand of an Indian policeman who was…
Coronavirus lockdown spares Czech women an Easter whipping
Image copyright AFP Image caption Easter Monday whipping in Vlcnov village, Czech Republic (2015 file pic) The coronavirus lockdown has led to the suspension of a controversial Czech Easter tradition…
Sturgeon: Coronavirus lockdown ‘unlikely to be lifted’ soon
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Nicola Sturgeon hosted her Easter Monday briefing as the fourth week of lockdown gets under way Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown is not likely to be…
Coronavirus: Spain begins to ease lockdown to revive economy
Image copyright EPA Image caption Police officers are handing out face masks at metro and railway stations in Spain Spain, one of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus, is…
Coronavirus: Could gaming be good for you during lockdown?
Image copyright Getty Images For gamers around the country, lockdown might appear to be an ideal opportunity to hone your skills in pretty much every waking moment. But how much…
Coronavirus: How the UK marked Easter weekend amid lockdown
A selection of powerful photographs taken around the UK as the country marked the Easter weekend amid lockdown. Image copyright Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images Image caption The Vicar of…
Coronavirus: UK enters fourth week of lockdown ahead of review
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ministers urged the public to stay at home as much as possible over the Easter bank holiday weekend, despite warm and sunny weather across…
Coronavirus: Six people shot at California house party during lockdown
Image copyright AFP Image caption A young girl was among those treated for gunshot wounds (file image) Californian police say six people have been shot and injured at a “large”…
Coronavirus: When home gets violent under lockdown in Europe
Image copyright Lorena Quaranta Image caption Among the victims of domestic violence was Italian Lorena Quaranta, who was about to qualify as a medic Flags were lowered to half-mast and…
Coronavirus: Six ways the lockdown has changed the UK
Image copyright Getty Images Life in the UK has been utterly transformed in the three weeks since restrictions were brought in to curb the spread of coronavirus. On Monday 23…
Coronavirus: Easter Sunday under lockdown captured in pictures
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivers his Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world) message behind closed doors at…
The Queen has ‘special surprise’ for Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they celebrate birthdays in lockdown
The Queen is said to have a “sweet plan” to make sure her great-grandchildren, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte, don’t miss out on their birthday celebrations while in lockdown. Like…
Dani Dyer faces backlash after appearing to flout lockdown rules by ‘spending time between two houses’
Love Island winner Dani Dyer has faced backlash from fans for appearing not follow government lockdown guidance and visiting her parents. The reality TV star was previously thought to be…
Paige Turley says parents ‘don’t mind’ her and Finn together in lockdown but they ‘need a bigger bed’
Paige Turley and Finn Tapp aren’t letting lockdown dampen their romance as she explains the pair are enjoying being cooped up together. The Love Island 2020 winners have been entertaining…