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In several countries, the Corona pandemic has not been resolved. In fact, several new variants of Corona have now emerged raising concerns because they are said to be more infectious. Among other things, this new variant was identified in England and South Africa.
The increasing number of COVID-19 infection cases every day has prompted several countries to reintroduce lockdown policies. This is done to reduce the increasing number of cases and the burden on health facilities.
These are some of the countries that have implemented the most locks that have been included detikcom from various sources.
1. England
After launching the Oxford-AstraZeneca Corona virus vaccine, the UK will immediately implement a lockdown policy again. This decision was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (4/1/2021) local time.
Based on the announced decision, all UK regions will be closed or blocked from Wednesday (6/1/2021). The discovery of a new strain of Corona caused COVID-19 to spread more rapidly across the UK.
“Most regions have taken extreme measures, it is clear that we need to do more, collectively, so that this new variant can be controlled as our vaccines advance,” said Boris Johnson. AFP, Tuesday (1/5/2021).
2. Lebanon
In addition to the UK, Lebanon also announced a three-week full lockdown policy, including a curfew, to prevent an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. This is done because the country’s hospitals are already facing a financial crisis.
Current Health Minister Hamad Hasan said the shutdown would start on Thursday (7/1/2021) until February 1, 2021.
Lebanon announced a complete lockdown for three weeks, to halt a surge in COVID-19 infections that threaten hospitals in a country already facing a financial crisis. This block also covers curfews from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am
“It is clear that the challenge of the pandemic has reached a stage that threatens the lives of Lebanese citizens, because hospitals cannot provide beds,” Hasan explained after a ministerial committee meeting on COVID-19. Reuters, Tuesday (1/5/2021).
3. Beijing
China’s capital Beijing is also experiencing an emergency due to COVID-19. This forced some areas to implement the blockade.
On Tuesday (12/29/2020), the local government announced that it would close 10 areas in Beijing. Since December 18, the region has also found new cases consisting of 16 cases of infection and three asymptomatic cases.
“Six sub-districts, three buildings and an industrial zone are among the blocked areas,” a Beijing city official said at a press conference, quoted by Reuters some time ago.
“The prevention and control of COVID in the capital needs to initiate an emergency mode,” he continued.
With the closure policy in place, all large-scale gatherings, such as temple fairs and sporting events, are canceled. The number of passengers in public transport is also limited.
In addition, the capacity of entertainment venues has also decreased by 75 percent, and it also urges all people in Beijing to stay at home during this holiday.
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