Do's and don'ts of Lockdown 3.0

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Do's and don'ts of Lockdown 3.0 In the wake of the pandemic caused by novel coronavirus, the government has mandated that the lockdown imposed pan-India be extended but with significant relaxations this time. While a number of notifications have been issued in this regard, here are all the important bits that you need to know. Fighting coronavirus requires using 'R0' While the coronavirus rages across the world, governments and labs across continents are working overtime to stay ahead of the curve, by mapping and predicting the virus' spread. Japan debuts robots at hotels for virus patients Robot staff debuted at a Tokyo hotel used for mildly sick coronavirus patients under a new plan to free up beds at hospitals overburdened with more severe cases. Europe struggles to find farm workers for harvest In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, several nations, including European countries have mandated lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus. Trump wants to switch focus, push for economic reopening Weeks after lockdowns were announced across the United States, President Donald Trump wants states to gradually reopen and work towards doing the same with the economy. When will this pandemic end? With the nationwide lockdown extending again, till May 17, people across the country are getting restless and are waiting for the pandemic to end; here are some scenarios that could see the virus being dealt with. Italy begins to emerge from world's longest nationwide lockdown On March 9, italy announced a nationwide lockdown in response to the spreading coronavirus. The European nation is now considering reopening and getting back on its feet, here's what's happening. Burj Khalifa to light up with COVID-19 donations As the world grapples with the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, countries around the world are having special gestures to thank frontline workers or to raise money for the poor. Mangoes are suffering due to COVID With the coronavirus bringing India to a halt and the nationwide lockdown extending, the collateral damage is high and this time, it's everybody's favourite fruit - the mango. South Korea to ease social distancing rules South Korea is, arguably, Asia's success story in dealing with a global pandemic - the country has the lowest mortality rate - around 3% and has managed to keep its citizens safe.

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