COVID-19: Maharashtra to enforce weekend lockdown from Friday, says Nawab Malik ANI | Updated: Apr 04, 2021 19:15 IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 4 (ANI): Maharashtra will enter strict weekend lockdown from Friday 8 pm to Monday 7 am, said state Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik adding that essential services and transportation including buses, trains and taxis will be allowed.
The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting today in view of surging COVID-19 cases, he told reporters here.
Malik said that government offices will operate with 50 per cent capacity and industries will continue to operate without any restrictions. A cabinet meeting took place today and some important decisions were taken related to COVID-19. Strict rules have been made and they will be enforced from 8 pm tomorrow. The night curfew will be in force from 8 pm to 7 am. during day time, section 144 will be in force from tomorrow prohibiting more than five people to
Parbhani guardian minister Malik on Friday announced a week-end lockdown in the district following the rising corona cases. Malik said that the lockdown would start from 12 am on Friday night and will go on till 6 am on Monday. Parbhani district reported 1,020 active cases as of Friday.