Maharashtra: Curbs In Yavatmal, Weekend Lockdown In Amravati As Covid Cases Cross 5000-Mark
Here s how schools, wedding gatherings will function according to the new restrictions imposed by the government PTI photo Outlook Web Bureau 2021-02-18T22:46:11+05:30 Maharashtra: Curbs In Yavatmal, Weekend Lockdown In Amravati As Covid Cases Cross 5000-Mark outlookindia.com 2021-02-18T23:29:17+05:30
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In view of the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, authorities in two eastern districts, Amravati and Yavatmal, on Thursday announced strict implementation of restrictions, including a weekend lockdown in Amravati, to curb the coronavirus infections in the state
The development comes after the state reported 5,427 new cases, a daily count witnessed after nearly two months. The administration in Yavatmal district ordered curbs on gatherings and also closure of schools (which had reopened for select classes) for ten days
Maharashtra govt fights to curb Covid crisis, imposes fresh lockdowns, rules | Top Developments
Maharashtra govt fights to curb Covid crisis, imposes fresh lockdowns, rules | Top Developments
The Maharashtra government on Thursday announced a slew of new Covid guidelines including lockdowns in Yavatmal and Amaravati and stricter curbs in Mumbai in a bid to control the new surge of coronavirus cases.
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UPDATED: February 19, 2021 09:35 IST
The measures came on a day when Maharashtra reported 5,427 new Covid-19 cases, a daily tally not seen in more than two months. (Photo: PTI)
The Maharashtra government on Thursday announced a slew of new Covid guidelines including lockdowns across various regions in the state in a bid to curb the new surge of coronavirus cases.
Updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 12:16 [IST]
New Delhi, Feb 16: There is no possibility of reimposition of a lockdown in Maharashtra amid rising Covid-19 cases. However, Maharashtra government may have to take some harsh decisions as people have stopped observing Covid-appropriate behaviour.
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According to health ministry data, Maharashtra has taken the notorious top spot in the country again, overtaking Kerala. On Monday, Maharashtra recorded 3,365 new cases, higher than Kerala s count of 2,884.
Monday was the sixth consecutive day Maharashtra reported more than 3,000 Covid-19 infections. From February 10 to 15, it recorded 3,451; 3,297; 3,670; 3,611; 4,092 and 3,365 cases respectively, triggering fear of fresh infections in the state.
The last time it logged the highest daily case count in the country was on January 4.