(KDRTV)-Many countries in various continents are reimposing lockdown and other COVID-19 restrictions as infections surge again
Spain and India are the latest countries to reimpose lockdown in their various states after a spike in the coronavirus cases
According to the BBC reports, Spain and India reimposed lockdowns in Catalonia and Bihar states respectively.
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For instance, health authorities in Spain issued an order that around 160,000 people be sent to forced quarantine Lleida city in north-eastern Catalonia.
According to authorities in Spain, stringent rules which will restrict people from leaving their homes for non-crucial activities will need approval from the judge.
So far, Bihar will go for another 16-day lockdown as from 16 July 2020
Bihar and Lleida states have joined a number of places where lockdowns are being announced as the infections continue to surge. Other places include:
- The state of California in the US
- Bangalore, a city in southern India
- Colombian capital Bogotá
- Melbourne, Australia’s second-biggest city
- Tehran, the capital of Iran
- Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China
- Morocco’s northern city of Tangiers
These new developments relating to coronavirus surface at a time when State House in Nairobi is under total lockdown
The President, @StateHouseKenya comptroller and Head of Public service had moved operations from State House to Harambee House, a building next to PSC. With 10 people testing positive next door. Expect more measures. #COVID19KE pic.twitter.com/tmDtxLxIrS
— Dennis Itumbi, HSC (@OleItumbi) July 12, 2020
