Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Portuguese counterpart Antnio Lus Santos da Costa spoke over the phone on Tuesday, during which they reviewed the preparations for the first ever India-EU Leaders Meeting, scheduled to take place in May, the Prime Minister s Office (PMO) said. The two leaders also reviewed the COVID-19 situation in their countries and noted the importance of a quick and equitable distribution of vaccines for the ending of the pandemic, the PMO said. Modi briefed da Costa on India s vaccination drive as well as on the support extended by India to more than 70 countries so far, it added.
March 12 2021
The Oregon Health Authority reports the newest figures the day after restrictions eased in eight counties.
The day after eight Oregon countries were allowed to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Oregon Health Authority reported 365 new cases and three new deaths on Saturday, March 13.
On Friday, Multnomah, Yamhill, Lane, Deschutes and Klamath counties improved to the Moderate Risk category. Businesses throughout the tri-county area such as restaurants, bars, movie theaters and fitness centers will now be allowed to fill up to 50% indoor capacity. Plus, retailers and shopping centers can bump up to 75% capacity.
Benton, Jefferson and Josephine improved to the High Risk category on March 12, which allows some reopenings but carries more restrictions than the Moderate Risk category.
To acquire cloud cyber security tech firm Z Services HQ DMCCAGC Networks announced that Black Box Holdings, Indirect Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of AGC Networks, has entered into a Share Sale Agreement with Z Services Holding, a BVI business company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on 11 March 2021, to acquire 76% of shares of Z Services HQ DMCC (Target Company being limited liability company incorporated under laws of Dubai Multi Commodities Center), for total consideration of approx. USD 3.94 million, payable at the time of closing.
The said acquisition is anticipated to be completed within 60 days of signing the share purchase
agreement.
The said acquisition of Target Company will help AGC to strengthen presence in Middle East region and also add cloud cybersecurity capabilities to offer wider range of services to its customers.
Crook County to enter lowest COVID risk category Friday
Will allow more capacity at restaurants, later hours and relaxation of other guidelines
Crook County has been approved to move into the lower risk category starting Friday March 12 for the next two-week cycle.
The total number of cases counted for this next two-week cycle is 22, which allows Crook County to move out of the high risk category into lower. This change allows businesses to continue to move to that next step of reopening. The lower risk category guidance can be found on the OHA COVID-19 web site at:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3461.pdf
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