Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday said that a lockdown will be announced if the situation deteriorates.
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday said that a lockdown will be announced if the situation deteriorates.
Maharashtra recorded this year s highest one-day spike of 16,620 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, which pushed its overall caseload to 23,14,413, while 50 deaths pushed the toll to 52,861, the health department said.
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Lockdown imposed at several locations in Maharashtra amid coronavirus case surge
Amid a steep rise in the positive cases of COVID-19, a strict lockdown has been imposed in several locations in Maharashtra. According to the details, the lockdown has been imposed at five coronavirus hotspots in Mira Bhayandar till March 31. An order issued by the municipal corporation in Mira Bhayandar, only emergency/essential services will be allowed in all five coronavirus hotspots, where the lockdown has been imposed. All shops will remain closed in the areas, the order stated.Â
The order further stated all shops, restaurants, hotels and bars will be allowed to operate from 9 am to 10 pm, with 50 per cent capacity. Meanwhile, shopping malls will be allowed to remain open till 11 pm.Â