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Omicron scare: Section 144 extended in Mumbai till December 31 to restrict Christmas, New Year’s celebrations - Amid rising Omicron scare, CrPC section 144 has been extended in Mumbai for 14 days, covering the period of Christmas and New Year.
Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary Health Dr Pradeep Vyas has said that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is likely to see a surge in cases in January next year across the state.
Covid restrictions in place in Mumbai will continue till December 31 and orders (under Sec 144) banning all large gatherings in public spaces, Mumbai Police said in an order issued Wednesday.