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At least 1 in 7 children - or 332 million globally - has lived under required or recommended nationwide stay-at-home policies for at least nine months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, putting their mental health and well-being at risk, according to a UNICEF report released today.

All schools run by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will remain closed till December 31, in the view of rising COVID-19 cases in Mumbai. This announcement was made by Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar today, according to media reports.

The UK government has banned the entry of visitors from Denmark amid concerns over a new coronavirus strain that has transferred from minks to humans.

COVID -19, a deadly virus, the outbreak of which has taken over the world. It's a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways, the antidote of which has not been found yet. Hence, declared as a pandemic by the WHO. According to studies, an individual can spread the virus to at least 5 more people who in turn can affect more people creating a ripple effect. So, in order to curb the widespread outbreak staying back at home is the best decision for an individual at this time of crisis. However, this sudden disruption of people's daily life has brought everyone's schedules to a sudden halt. If you're one of the those who can't find ways to keep yourself busy during this period here are some ideas for you and your family to make the most out of this self-quarantine period:

A viral WhatsApp message claims that a coronavirus vaccine has been launched in India and people have to register for it by downloading a 'Vaccine App.' Refuting such claims on social media, the fact check wing of the Government's Press Information Bureau said that the claim is fake and no such vaccine has been launched in the country yet.