State’s active cases now below 3.50 lakh
With the third extension of Maharashtra’s lockdown-like restrictions ending on June 1, State Health Minister Rajesh Tope hinted that COVID-19 curbs in districts reporting a significant decline in cases could be eased.
Mr. Tope said restrictions could be lifted in a phased manner next month if the case positivity rate drops below 10%, and 50% of beds in the State are vacant. “A decision will be taken after a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray,” Mr. Tope said. 29,177 more recoveries
The State on Sunday saw 29,177 more patients being discharged as opposed to 26,672 new COVID-19 cases. The State’s active case tally has now dipped to 3,48,395.
Lockdown-like restrictions extended in Maharashtra till June 1 PTI
Updated : May 13, 2021, 12:41 pm IST
Additional restrictions include mandatory negative RT-PCR test report for any person entering the state by any mode of transport
NMMC and Navi Mumbai Police conduct joint operation on commuters violation lockdown norms in Navi Mumbai. (PTI)
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Thursday extended the lockdown-like restrictions in the state till June 1 to break the chain of COVID-19.
Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte in an order said the curbs will remain in force till 7 am on June 1.
As per the order, additional restrictions include mandatory negative RT-PCR test report for any person entering the state by any mode of transport.
Covid-19 in Mizoram: 7-day lockdown in Aizawl, 10 other district headquarters
To combat the spread of Covid-19, a seven-day lockdown was imposed in Aizawl and 10 other district headquarters in Mizoram. The restrictions came into force at 4 AM on Tuesday and would remain till 4 AM on April 26.
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UPDATED: April 20, 2021 18:58 IST
Mizoram reported single-day record of 91 new Covid-19 positive cases in last 24 hours as on Tuesday morning (Picture Credits: PTI/Representative)
The Mizoram government on Tuesday imposed a seven-day lockdown in Aizawl and 10 other district headquarters in the wake of steep rise in Covid-19 cases in the state. The strict measures were announced to mitigate the chances of further spread of coronavirus infections in Mizoram.