Numerous swimming pools in France are shut down due to rising energy prices

Approximately 30 swimming pools were shut down on Tuesday after their operator claimed that rising heating costs rendered them unprofitable. French sports and education organizations expressed displeasure at the decision.

The French Swimming Federation (FFN) demanded the pools' &quo...

TEXAS JUDGE UPHOLDS EL PASO BUSINESS SHUT DOWN, SAYS IT WAS NECESSARY

Highlights

• In wake of rising new coronavirus cases, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego had ordered a shut down of two weeks for non-essential activities

• The order by judge Samaniego was challenged by Attorney General Ken Paxton stating it illegal because it g...

SCHOOLS IN SEOUL RESUME REMOTE LEARNING WITH VIRUS BOUTS RESURFACING

• South Korean pupils in Seoul face lackluster school days once again with schools resuming full remote learning, starting Wednesday.
• The precautions are due to the country lately experiencing a fresh bout of the novel coronavirus and concerns are growing over school safety.
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JAPANESE RESEARCH COMPANY REPORTED LOWER BANKRUPTCIES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

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• Japanese Research Company reported lower bankruptcies for the month of July.
• The number fell by 1.6 percent last month to 789 cases.
• Data showed that around 89 firms were out of business due to the pandemic.
• T...

EMPLOYERS FAIL TO ADOPT SAFETY MEASURES IN GEORGIA

Highlights:

• Georgia has not yet closed down non-essential services
• Essential services like the sanitation companies fail to provide workers with the basic safety gears

The coronavirus pandemic has spared none and its spread is yet to be staunched. Th...

MAHARASHTRA & PUNJAB IMPOSES CURFEW; ASSAM LOCKS DOWN

Highlights:

• Preventive measures intensified in India
• Maharashtra imposes curfew
• Assam locks down until 31st March 2020

Two states in India have imposed curfew today: Punjab and Maharashtra. The virus is spreading across the country in the ...

CHINESE TRAVEL COMPANIES OFFERING FREE CANCELLATION DUE TO THE OUTBREAK OF VIRUS

Highlights:

• Travel companies in China offer free cancellation of tickets
• Ali Baba and Trip.com are some of the service providers

Chinese travel firms like Ali baba Groups’ Fliggy and Trip.com made an announcement on Tuesday th...

CHINESE CITIES SHUT DOWN, VIRUS REACH SINGAPORE AND VIETNAM

Highlights

• China closes commute routes to eight cities
• Public transport, airports, bus services, trains, and bridges are all shut down

China is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the Wuhan virus is contained. The latest count o...