Uddhav defends curbs in Maharashtra; state to undertake genome sequencing amid vaccine shortage
In a televised address on the eve of the state s foundation day, he said the vaccination drive for those in the 18-44 age group will start from Saturday.
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People wearing face shields and masks as a precaution against the coronavirus as they wait to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Mumbai. (Photo | AP) By PTI
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday demanded that every state be allowed to developits own app for the registration of people for COVID- 19 vaccination.
He also defended the existing lockdown-like restrictions in Maharashtra, saying in their absence, active cases would have touched 10 lakh.
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Maharashtra COVID-19 lockdown may be extended till May 15
Health Minister Rajesh Tope has given indications that the Maharashtra govt has decided to extend the full lockdown till May 15
Mumbai: The existing lockdown-like restrictions in Maharashtra, imposed to stem the COVID-19 spread, are most likely to be extended by 15 days beyond April 30.
State s Health Minister Rajesh Tope has given indications that the Maharashtra government has decided to
extend the full lockdown, likely to be another 15 days, till May 15.
A decision in this regard was taken during the state cabinet meeting on Wednesday but the time duration is yet to be decided. The state government is expected to issue an order to this effect in the next two days.
: Thursday, April 29, 2021, 1:39 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to review preparation for COVID-19 vaccination drive for those above 18 years
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will chair a virtual meeting on Thursday regarding the preparations for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination drive in the state.
All citizens over the age of 18 will be eligible to get vaccinated from May 1, the Centre had announced earlier last week, along with a liberalised policy, allowing state governments and private hospitals to purchase vaccines from manufacturers.
The Maharashtra Government has announced to provide free COVID-19 vaccination to all citizens aged between 18-44 years to combat the pandemic.