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2021-08-16

COVID-19 pandemic

Greater Darwin and Katherine enter a three-day lockdown after new community transmissions of COVID-19 was reported. Meanwhile, lockdown restrictions in Melbourne are extended and tightened for two weeks, with a controversial nighttime curfew reinstated.

Curfew, playground closures and extended lockdown confirmed in Melbourne

Curfew, playground closures and extended lockdown confirmed in Melbourne © ABC News Australia

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Chancellor Angela Merkel announces that the country imposes an "emergency brake" and extends their nationwide lockdown until April 18, which including the closure of shops from April 1 to April 5, amidst a spike of the COVID-19 cases.
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte extends the curfew until March 15 while easing some lockdown restrictions, with senior high schools and vocational schools reopening on March 1.
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Lebanon declares a state of emergency and imposes a 24-hour curfew for 11 days beginning January 14 as part of a lockdown that began on January 7. All private and public companies as well as house of worships will be closed with few exceptions and travel restrictions will also be introduced.
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