India Crisis Deepens; U.S., Australia Limit Travel: Virus Update
Bloomberg 1 hr ago
The number of daily coronavirus cases in India crossed the 400,000 mark for the first time, the highest for any nation, as countries rush supplies of oxygen and medical goods to the world’s second-most populous nations.
President Joe Biden banned most travel from India to the U.S., while offering more medical supplies. Australia announced that it’s nationals in India will face a fine of up to $51,000 and five years in jail if they return home.
In Europe, Russia began a 10-day unplanned “holiday” to try to tame a third wave of the pandemic. In the U.S. weekly infections were at the lowest level since mid-October.
India Cases Pass 400,000; Australia s Jail Threat: Virus Update
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U.S. Bans Travel From India; Mask Mandate Extended: Virus Update Bloomberg 1 day ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) President Joe Biden banned most travel to the U.S. from India beginning Tuesday as the country struggles to combat the worst surge of coronavirus cases in the world. Passengers on airplanes, buses and other forms mass transportation in the U.S. will have to keep wearing masks as officials extended the mandate.
New York City restaurants can expand their indoor dining capacity to 75% on May 7. Mayor Bill de Blasio said that 80,000 city employees are expected to return to their offices May 3, providing an “important indicator” to the private sector to follow suit. Connecticut will also ease curbs on bars and restaurants.