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Colombo, Jun 16 (EFE/EPA).- The Government of Sri Lanka extended the strict travel regulations across the country until Jun. 21 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.Sri Lanka is currently in the midst of the third wave of the pandemic and has recorded over 228,000 COVID-19 cases as well as 2,300 deaths since the beginning of pandemic. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE). B-ROLL OF THE COVID-19 VACCINATOIN DRIVE AND MASS TESTING IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.
Bangkok, Apr 21 (EFE/EPA).- Several shops in Bangkok's major business areas were seen closing down Wednesday after Thai government categorized Bangkok and other provinces as areas with maximum control and tightened health measures in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).B-ROLL OF BANGKOK, THAILAND, AFTER BEING DECLARED 'RED ZONE' OR THE MAXIMUM CONTROLED AREAD BY THE GOVERNMENT.
Deir al-Balah (Gaza) Dec 14 (EFE / EPA) .- The Ministry of Interior of the Gaza Strip, ruled de facto by the Islamist movement Hamas, announced new measures to combat COVID-19 , including the closure until further notice of schools, universities, mosques and government ministries.The rate of infections in the West Bank and Gaza has greatly increased since November. Both territories have been unable to flatten the curve, despite being subject to a complete closure on weekends (Friday and Saturday) and having had a night curfew on weekdays.(Camera: MOHAMMED SABER)SHOST LIST: IM SOHEIL AL BOUHEISSI AND HER DAUGHTER, MINA-ALLAH SAHER AL BOUHEISSI, CONFINED IN THEIR HOME IN THE DEIR AL BALAH REFUGEE CAMP (GAZA STRIP) AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19.
Seoul (South Korea), 21 Jul (EFE/EPA) - (Camera: Jeon Heon-Kyun). South Korean authorities have disinfected and installed temperature controls at the Sejong Performing Arts Center in Seoul to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which has already caused more than 13,000 infections and 293 deaths. FOOTAGE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLS IN A THEATRE IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
Paris (France), May 14, EFE/EPA, (Camera: Ian Langsdon) The French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, announced on Thursday a plan to save the tourism sector, affected by the crisis of the coronavirus, which will mobilize 18 billion euros. Airports are preparing and taking safety measures, such as Charles de Gaulle in Paris, to prevent the spread of coronavirus. FOOTAGE OF THE CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT IN PARIS
Depok/Banda Aceh, Apr 15 (EFE / EPA) .- Indonesian health authorities have intensified measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country, including a large-scale social restriction, temperature-screening ccheckpoints and health checkup service at local district clinics.Indonesia is the country most killed by the new coronavirus in the region, where the death toll exceeds 400. (Camera: BAGUS INDAHONO / HOTLI SINMANJUNTAK).FOOTAGE SHOWS TEMPERATURE SCREENING CHECKPOINTS IN DEPOK, WEST JAVA; AND HEALTH CHECKUP SERVICE IN BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA.