How does a locality become a hotspot?

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How does a locality become a hotspot? With cases rising across the nation, there has been constant talk of sealing hotspots and dealing with disease; here's all you need to know about a COVID-19 hotspot. The tax revenue implications of keeping liquor shops closed States across the country are dealing with the pandemic in different ways, but the one common want they all have is money. In the absence of economic activity, the states will have to borrow at high interest rates, which is not feasible. The unknowns make Covid-19 fight tricky In the months that this pandemic has ravaged the country, numerous studies have been conducted to figure out how the virus works and they've had few successes. But, a huge amount about the virus still remains unknown, making it difficult to beat it. Gandhigiri to corona helmet: Cops get creative to keep people indoors Police officers in various states have launched unique campaigns aimed at spreading awareness on social distancing and urging people to stay at their homes and remain safe to contain the virus. How drones in India are taking the fight to coronavirus In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, drones have become a popular tool to disseminate information and manage large scale crowds. What you can and cannot do after April 20 The April 20 date has been chosen to allow the resumption of some economic activities, in a bid to keep the economy running and ensure employment. Covid-19 crisis: Finding Delhi's food, night shelters Ever since the announcement of the nationwide lockdown, the state of Delhi began distributing free meals at designated places; here's how you can find them. Social distancing 2.0: Coronavirus airborne up to 4 metres The novel coronavirus which is wreaking havoc around the world has been discovered to be airborne for up to four metres, changing the very way we look at PPE and healthcare workers' safety. How smartphones can help in the coronavirus battle The working theory is that since mobile phones have GPS and Wi-Fi, the location data collected by the device could help in monitoring. Eiffel Tower to Burj Khalifa: Monuments around the world lit up to thank coronavirus warriors Word 'merci' (thank you in French ) was displayed in tribute to healthcare workers on the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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