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China bans kissing, hugging amid rising number of Covid-19 cases

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China has reportedly toughened the Covid guidelines in the country so much that people are actually having a hard time.

As you’d know, China is taking strict measures to curb the spread of the virus in the country with Shanghai being the ultimate hotspot of the current Covid-19 outbreak.

It is reported that Shanghai, which is the financial hub of the nation, has been under a very extreme kind of lockdown, with residents living a very difficult life at the moment.

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While the daily cases have shown a drop in the last few days, it’s still considered a lot when compared to other nations, with the result being China asking its citizens to stay at home.

Now, it is reported that the country has gone an extra step ahead in trying to control the spread by issuing what look to be some bizarre new rules for its Shanghai citizens.

According to videos posted by Shanghai residents on social media, announcements are being made by drones in the country that state that residents should not sing from balconies.

It was earlier reported that residents had resorted to singing and protesting about the lack of supplies available to them. Well, the drones have now asked people to comply with new COVID-19 restrictions while suggesting “control your desire for freedom”.

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Covid toll in Karnataka is a worrying sign for state government

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Even though Karnataka recorded the lowest number of Covid deaths in April since the virus struck first in 2020, the state is recording a rise in the positivity rate (1.50 per cent). Five people died from the Covid infections in April as per the statistics released by the state health department. In March, the positivity rate stood around 0.53 per cent. In the first week of April it came down to 0.38 per cent, second week registered 0.56 per cent, third week it rose to 0.79 per cent and by end of April the Covid positivity rate touched 1.19 per cent.

on an average 500 persons used to succumb everyday in the peak of Covid infection, as per the data. Health experts said that the mutated Coronavirus is losing its fierce characteristics as vaccination, better treatment facilities and awareness among the people have contributed to the lesser number of Covid deaths.

During the 4th and 6th of April two deaths were reported in Bengaluru, one in Gadag district on April 8, two deaths were reported from Belagavi and Vijayapura on April 30. The first Covid case was reported in the state in March 2020 and three Covid deaths were recorded in the month. In the following month 21 people became victims to the deadly virus, and May 2020 recorded 22 deaths. The death toll recorded everyday after May crossed three digits. However, the third wave, which started in January 2

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