A third of the world’s population is under lockdown as countries tighten measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. We take a look at some of the strategies – from drones to armed forces, exercises to fines – that governments are using to police their citizens
India’s 1.3bn population locked down to beat coronavirus
Police leaders say enforcing UK lockdown may be impossible
In This Story: COVID-19
Covid-19 is the official WHO name given to the novel coronavirus which broke out in late 2019 and began to spread in the early months of 2020.
Symptoms of coronavirus
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a persistent new cough (non productive, dry)
- a high temperature (e.g. head feels warm to the touch)
- shortness of breath (if this is abnormal for the individual, or increased)
Latest News about Covid-19
Below are stories from around the globe related to the 2020 outbreak of novel Coronavirus – since the WHO gave the Covid-19 naming. Most recent items are posted nearest the top.
5 Recent Items: COVID-19
In This Story: India
It has an exceptionally diverse population, with Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other religions speaking over 21 recognised languages.
2 Recent Items: India
In This Story: Police
3 Recent Items: Police
In This Story: UK Lockdown
In an unprecedented step, the UK Government ordered all British people to “stay at home” on the evening of 23 March 2020, after the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak threatened to overwhelm it’s National Health Service (NHS). A second UK lockdown, with “stay at home” order was enacted by Parliament on Thursday 5th November 2020.