Maharashtra Covid lockdown news live updates: State reports 23,179 new Covid-19 cases, 84 deaths
Maharashtra Covid lockdown news live updates: State reports 23,179 new Covid-19 cases, 84 deaths
With a steady rise in Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government has issued a notification stating that private establishments that do not follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) will be shut down till the pandemic continues to be notified as a disaster by the Centre. The state government reiterated the norms that must be followed by private establishments such as theatres, restaurants, malls, wedding halls and private offices. Multiplexes and restaurants have been allowed to function at 50% capacity and allowing more than the stipulated number will also amount to a violation. The government has also asked these establishments to ensure the presence of enough manpower to enforce the mask rule as well as social distancing. The notification will be in force till March 31. Stay with TOI
Coronavirus Lockdown in Nagpur: Nagpur entered a week-long lockdown today
Nagpur:
A week-long lockdown with strict curbs came into force in Nagpur on Monday to contain the rise in COVID-19 cases and officials warned of stern action against those violating the protocols here in Maharashtra.
Nagpur Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar visited some of the main roads here in the morning and reviewed the implementation of the lockdown, which will remain in force till March 21.
According to the district administration, unnecessary movement of people will not be allowed on streets.
Mr Kumar said there are 99 check points across Nagpur and eight on the city s border.
People in the city, during their morning walks, were seen following COVID-19 safety guidelines. Kishore, who was on his morning walk, told ANI, Morning walk is important to maintain a healthy immune system to tackle corona. People respect the government guidelines regarding lockdown There is no crowding and social distancing is properly maintained during the walks. People are wearing masks, he further said. Unless people sanitise themselves regularly and follow social distancing, we cannot be sure that lockdown will contain the coronavirus, he added. Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government on Thursday decided to impose a lockdown in Nagpur district from March 15 to 21.
Covid-19: Week-long lockdown begins in Maharashtra s Nagpur, top cop visits main roads
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Updated: Monday, March 15, 2021, 17:06 [IST]
Nagpur, Mar 15: A week-long lockdown with strict curbs came into force in Nagpur on Monday to contain the rise in COVID-19 cases and officials warned of stern action against those violating the protocols here in Maharashtra.
Nagpur Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar visited some of the main roads here in the morning and reviewed the implementation of the lockdown, which will remain in force till March 21.
According to the district administration, unnecessary movement of people will not be allowed on streets.
Kumar said there are 99 check points across Nagpur and eight on the city s border.
Week-long lockdown begins in Nagpur amid rising COVID-19 cases, top cop visits main roads
Nagpur Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar visited some of the main roads here in the morning and reviewed the implementation of the lockdown, which will remain in force till March 21.
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NGAPUR: A week-long lockdown with strict curbs came into force in Nagpur on Monday to contain the rise in COVID-19 cases and officials warned of stern action against those violating the protocols here in Maharashtra.
Nagpur Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar visited some of the main roads here in the morning and reviewed the implementation of the lockdown, which will remain in force till March 21.