Maharashtra lockdown to be extended by 2 more weeks? State minister has THIS to say - Rajesh Tope on Tuesday (May 11) said that the Cabinet will review the situation and decide on whether to extend these lockdown-like measures or not.
Lockdown in Maharashtra? State prepares for final announcement as COVID cases surge - The state government will give residents adequate time so that they can prepare themselves before a total shutdown is imposed, the report mentions.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had last week hinted at the imposition of an extended lockdown in the state to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 cases are rising at an alarming rate across Maharashtra, and a lockdown is required in the state to improve the health infrastructure, said Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope in an exclusive conversation with India TV on Sunday.
File photo of night curfew in Pune
MUMBAI: In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday announced new guidelines for the state. The new norms will be implemented from 8pm on Monday. Also, a complete lockdown will be imposed on weekends.
The following are the fresh restrictions issued by the state government:
Curbs Complete lockdown on weekends 8pm Friday to 7am Monday only essential services allowed. Night curfew (from 8pm to 7am) throughout the week, can step out only for emergency/essential work. During the day, gathering of 5 or more persons not allowed (Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)).