#COVID – RIGHT TO INFORMATION

GLOBE DOWN

Global lockdown The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a macroeconomic shock that is unprecedented in peacetime. As of the 28th of April, the World Health Organization reported 3 million confirmed cases and over 200 000 deaths1 due to the illness, affecting almost 200 countries and territories. A peak in the number of cases has been observedContinue reading “GLOBE DOWN”

HIGHLIGHTS

Covid highlights We will travel again. And when we do, we will do so more consciously, more sustainably and with a greater feeling of solidarity than ever before. Rajkot Central Jail in Gujarat have tested positive for coronavirus, a senior official said on Sunday. Rapid antigen tests were conducted on 94 inmates and results ofContinue reading “HIGHLIGHTS”

Vaccine

Covid vaccine Navi Mumbai: Man held, over 4 lakh used gloves seized before resaleNavi Mumbai police on Wednesday arrested a man and seized over four lakh used hand gloves which were being washed and readied to be resold during the Covid-19 pandemic. The crime branch (Unit 1) also seized 17 packets of used blue-coloured latexContinue reading “Vaccine”

GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES

Government activities on COVID COVID-19 pushes more government activities online despite persisting digital divide 10 July 2020, New York Denmark, Korea and Estonia top the 2020 UN e-government ranking. As the COVID-19 pandemic forces lockdowns, most countries and municipalities are pursuing digital government strategies, many with innovative initiatives – but vast numbers of people stillContinue reading “GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES”