This is the first time in the 128-year history of the modern games, conceptualized by French Baron Pierre de Coubertein, that the ceremonial opening of the Olympics is being held outside the main stadium.
The Walt Disney Co.'s premier Disney resort, according to The Hollywood Reporter, shut its doors on Monday, requiring all visitors present at the time of the announcement to remain inside the park until they could show a negative test result. The theme park visitors can be seen frantically sprinting to the closed gates in a number of viral pictures and videos.
China's capital city Beijing has shut more than 40 subway stations, about a tenth of the network, and 158 bus routes, service providers said. Most of the suspended stations and routes are in the Chaoyang district, the epicentre of Beijing's outbreak, reported The Express Tribune.
In affected areas, residents will be required to stay indoors, while non-contact delivery of necessities will be allowed.
While Brent crude lost more than $3 a barrel on concerns that the move would mean that demand for oil will fall, the Shanghai Composite stock index fell in early trade before regaining most of the losses later in the morning.
Siliguri Sub Divisional officer Sumant Sahay today held a meeting with the Coordinator of Exams on behalf of the NTA, and officials of departments, including the Siliguri metropolitan police, traffic police, health, electricity, and regional transport
Centre told the Supreme Court that considerations are taking place at the highest level with the banks and other stakeholders for relief.
The apex court further told the two states to file affidavits within two weeks containing details of the steps they have taken for the welfare of the migrant workers.
'Under Unlock 4, the central government has said that state government shall not impose any local lockdown (outside containment zones). So, the Haryana government has withdrawn the order,' Anil Vij said.
The state presently has a two-day weekend lockdown which is likely to continue next month also.
