New Zealanders venture out as COVID-19 curbs eased in most regions
New Zealanders visited beaches and queued for takeaway food as tough lockdown measures were eased.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Sydney steps up vaccine rollout as Australia's COVID-19 cases at daily high
Lockdown measures are cramping the lifestyles of more than half of Australia's population of 25 million.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Sydney's COVID-19 cases ease but lockdown extension still on cards
Berejiklian has repeatedly said that underlying number needs to be close to zero to lift lockdown measures.
Tue Jul 13 2021
FMM proposes targeted lockdown to break chain of COVID-19 infections
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has proposed to the government to consider state or area-specific lockdown measures to break the chain of COVID-19 infections.
Sun Jun 27 2021
New COVID-19 restrictions to impact French growth - Minister
Le Maire reiterated that the new lockdown measures would force the temporary closure of 150,000 businesses at a cost of 11 billion euros per month.
Fri Apr 02 2021
'Happy Monday': English lockdown measures ease but Johnson urges caution
Johnson plans to proceed with a "cautious and irreversible" route out of restrictions, underpinned by a quick rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Reopening England's schools is step towards normality, PM Johnson says
He announced a roadmap for lifting lockdown measures that sees schools open first, followed in later stages by the gradual easing of restrictions.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Did lockdown measures turn us into couch potatoes?
Social distancing entailed healthier eating habits for some, since dining out was replaced by home cooking.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Are digital facials the future of beauty?
Lockdown measures have shown that men and women are ready to switch to the digital realm for many services in many areas.
Mon Oct 12 2020
Australia's second largest city heads back into coronavirus lockdown
Lockdown measures were reimposed in Melbourne with residents confined in their homes unless undertaking essential business for six weeks.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Beijing cuts flights to curb potential spread of mounting coronavirus cases
Beijing is reintroducing strict lockdown measures after a fresh cluster of COVID-19 cases emerged in the city
Wed Jun 17 2020
Oil falls as fears of second coronavirus wave take hold
Fears are running rife that easing lockdown measures will trigger a second wave of infections.
Wed May 13 2020
Slow, steady lifting of lockdowns key to economies and control of virus: WHO Chief
The stringent lockdown measures have resulted in "a great deal of success in slowing the virus and ultimately saving lives."
Tue May 12 2020
COVID-19: Italy gov't extends lockdown until May 3
The strict lockdown measures, which force most Italian businesses to remain closed and forbid people to leave their homes, if not for essential reasons, were due to end on April 13.
Sat Apr 11 2020
COVID-19: Spain's lockdown to be extended till April 25
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Saturday that the country will continue with its strict lockdown measures until at least April 25.
Sun Apr 05 2020