The COVID-19 situation in the state of Maharashtra has worsened over the past weeks. The state, which already has the highest number of cases in India, is now reporting one of the highest positivity rates in infections.
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Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray warns of lockdown again as Covid cases rise in state
As Maharashtra has witnessed hike in coronavirus cases in the last few days, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray warned that the state government will reimpose a lockdown if Covid-related norms are not followed.
CM Thackeray said that if people did not follow social distancing and wear mask, another lockdown may follow. Â
âPeople have become carefree. It is for the people to decide if they want a lockdown or want to continue living with the small restrictions like now,â said Thackeray, while directing local administrations to crack down on citizens and establishments that are found violating Covid-19 norms and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Thackeray also announced that the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Aarogya Yojana (MJPJAY) scheme is being extended for another two months in the state to treat Covid-19 patients at state expense.
With rising Covid-19 cases, Thackeray warns of another lockdown
By IANS |
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Tue, Feb 16 2021 20:33 IST |
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Uddhav Thackeray. (File Photo: IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Mumbai, Feb 16 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday gave a clear warning that unless people strictly to Covid-19 protocols, they should be prepared for another bout of lockdown in view of the increasing cases in the state.
For starters, he has ordered all authorities concerned to ban public processions, rallies, meetings and gatherings to avoid overcrowding, besides mandatory wearing of face masks in public.
Thackeray also announced that the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Aarogya Yojana (MJPJAY) scheme is being extended for another two months in the state to treat Covid-19 patients at state expense.
Some districts in Vidarbha region in east Maharashtra, especially Amravati and Nagpur, and Nashik in north Maharashtra have seen the number of new cases rising over the last few days.