Police in Melbourne, Australia now have the power to enter people’s homes without a warrant and perform ‘spot checks’ to enforce compliance with new coronavirus lockdown rules. (Article by Paul Joseph Watson republished from Summit.news) After the state of Victoria announced a “state of disaster” in response to a spike in coronavirus cases, Premier of the … Continue reading Melbourne lockdown: Police can enter homes without a warrant to carry out ‘spot checks’
Victoria, Australia, implements draconian new lockdown, no outdoor trips allowed
One of the strictest lockdown impositions has been declared in Victoria, Australia, where a “state of disaster” ruling now prohibits people from going out late or, in some cases, even leaving their homes at all. After reporting 671 new alleged cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), the Australian government took the opportunity to shut everything down and … Continue reading Victoria, Australia, implements draconian new lockdown, no outdoor trips allowed
Belgium’s coronavirus death toll makes it either world’s deadliest or most honest
As steep as the death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) is, it’s still underreported in some countries, including the U.K., Russia and even the United States. According to global death statistics, the figures do not accurately capture all deaths from COVID-19. In New York and New Jersey alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Continue reading Belgium’s coronavirus death toll makes it either world’s deadliest or most honest
India’s coronavirus caseload surges after lockdown
India reported 9,996 new coronavirus cases – as well as 357 deaths in 24 hours – on Wednesday. The figures bring the country’s total caseload to 276,583 and total deaths to 7,745, according to data from John Hopkins University. Over the weekend, the number of infections in the country surpassed Spain’s to become the fifth-highest in the world. India is … Continue reading India’s coronavirus caseload surges after lockdown
Coronavirus lockdowns worsen childhood obesity, studies say
The lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are worsening child obesity due to decreased physical activity and poorer diets. U.S. researchers have found that obese children in Italy participated in less physical activity while eating more junk food and watching more TV while social distancing measures to stop COVID-19 were in place. … Continue reading Coronavirus lockdowns worsen childhood obesity, studies say
After enforcing the world’s most severe lockdown, is India ready to come out of it?
India now has 173,763 confirmed coronavirus cases and 4,980 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Its number of new cases continues to rise every day, which makes it a cause for concern for many public health experts. It’s also planning to emerge from lockdown pretty soon – a move experts fear will come at the worst possible time. Slowing, … Continue reading After enforcing the world’s most severe lockdown, is India ready to come out of it?
Long coronavirus lockdowns causing people’s mental health to rapidly DETERIORATE
Both adults and children are experiencing mental health problems for the first time as a result of being cooped up inside due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Fears and worries over job insecurity, bereavement over COVID-19 deaths, the breakdown of relationships and the long periods of isolation are causing people to have psychotic episodes, mania, anxiety and depression. … Continue reading Long coronavirus lockdowns causing people’s mental health to rapidly DETERIORATE
Waves of migrant workers returning to their home villages in India trigger concerns over second wave of small, localized outbreaks
Over 10 million people in India will migrate back to their hometowns as the world’s largest coronavirus lockdown starts scaling back. This may be one of the world’s largest migration events in this century, and many experts are concerned that it will trigger a new wave of coronavirus cases in India’s poorest and least prepared areas. At … Continue reading Waves of migrant workers returning to their home villages in India trigger concerns over second wave of small, localized outbreaks
New coronavirus outbreaks in China lead to strict lockdown measures
A second-wave outbreak of coronavirus isn’t just a theoretical possibility – it’s already happening in China, where authorities have started placing some cities under the strictest control measures as infections climb once again. The latest city to see a turn for the worse is Shulan, in the northeastern part of the country near the Russian … Continue reading New coronavirus outbreaks in China lead to strict lockdown measures
Chile braces for coronavirus winter: Health minister locks down Santiago after surge in new cases
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera warned on Tuesday that the country would experience its “greatest health challenge in decades” following a spike in new coronavirus cases across the region. As of late Thursday, the country has a total caseload of 37,040 and 368 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. In the capital city of Santiago, Health … Continue reading Chile braces for coronavirus winter: Health minister locks down Santiago after surge in new cases
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