Peruvian Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez announced the extension of the night ban on movement of citizens in 24 provinces with the highest risk of COVID-19 infection from March 1 to March 14, whereas a total lockdown in these regions is canceled.From Monday, March 1, for 14 days, there will be mand ..
New Bristol variant could re-infect previously infected or vaccinated people, UK government science adviser says
From CNN s Hannah Ritchie
People wait outside a coronavirus surge testing center at a library in Bristol, England, on February 9, following the identification of a mutated variant in the region. Ben Birchall/PA Images/Getty Images
A new coronavirus mutation known as the Bristol variant might infect people who were previously infected, or have been previously vaccinated, Professor John Edmunds, a member of the UK government s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) said Thursday. I don t know whether the Bristol variant is any more transmissible than the Kent variant. I suspect it isn t, Edmunds told ITV News.
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18:18 | Lima, Jan. 13. The nighttime curfew in Metropolitan Lima and Callao region which currently begins at 11:00 p.m. will be brought forward to 9:00 p.m. as both areas face a high-level risk linked to a second COVID-19 wave, Peruvian Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez announced on Wednesday.
At a press conference from the Government Palace, it was also announced that in Metropolitan Lima and Callao the use of private vehicles will be restricted on Sundays.
Both measures will be in force from January 15 to 31. Later, these will be reviewed to decide whether they are lifted or remain in force.
The nighttime curfew in Metropolitan Lima and Callao region which currently begins at 11:00 p.m. will be brought forward to 9:00 p.m. as both areas face a high-level risk linked to a second COVID-19 wave, Peruvian Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez announced on Wednesday.
Photo: ANDINA/Renato Pajuelo
18:18 | Lima, Jan. 13. The nighttime curfew in Metropolitan Lima and Callao region which currently begins at 11:00 p.m. will be brought forward to 9:00 p.m. as both areas face a high-level risk linked to a second COVID-19 wave, Peruvian Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez announced on Wednesday.
At a press conference from the Government Palace, it was also announced that in Metropolitan Lima and Callao the use of private vehicles will be restricted on Sundays.
Both measures will be in force from January 15 to 31. Later, these will be reviewed to decide whether they are lifted or remain in force.