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Lockdown in Maharashtra likely to be increased by 15 days
The Maharashtra government is likely to extend the statewide lockdown-like restrictions by another 15 days. State Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday dropped ample hints that restrictions will likely be extended in the state. He, however, said that a final decision will be taken on the last day of restrictions that are currently in force.
Earlier on April 21, the Maharashtra government had imposed more strict restrictions in the state under the Break the Chain campaign till May 1 morning. All members of the Maharastra Cabinet are of the opinion that current COVID19 restrictions should be extended for the next 15 days, Tope said.
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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).