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Maharashtra: Lockdown imposed in 16 Covid hotspots of Thane till March 31
The Thane administration Monday announced a lockdown in 16 hotspots of the district from March 9 till the end of this month.
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UPDATED: March 9, 2021 00:14 IST A total of 16 localities in three circles of Thane have been declared hotspots (restricted areas) due to rising cases. (Photo: Pankaj Nangia/India Today)
Amid rising coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, the Thane administration Monday announced a lockdown in 16 hotspots of the district from March 9 till the end of this month. The order to implement lockdown strictly was given by Municipal Commissioner Dr Vipin Sharma.
After restrictions were eased as part of the unlock phases, parts of Maharashtra started to witness a spike in daily Covid-19 cases, with Thane district being among the worst-hit. A total of 16 localities in three circles of Thane have been declared hotspots (restricted areas) due to rising cases.