District authorities favoured creating micro containment zones over complete lockdown to contain the surge of Covid-19 cases.
NEW DELHI: India s Covid-19 tally stood at 1,12,44,786 with 15,388 fresh cases reported as of Tuesday morning, said the Union ministry of health. The death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 1,57,930 with 77 more fatalities, as per 8 am data updated by the ministry.
After registering an increase for six consecutive days, the number of active Covid-19 cases has gone down to 1,87,462, accounting for only 1.67 per cent of the country s total caseload. The case fatality rate has dropped to 1.40 per cent.
However, a surge in some states has led the administration to impose partial lockdowns in certain districts.
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The notification in Thane sates that enforcement of the limited lockdown should begin in the concerned areas with immediate effect. Thane officials said there were restrictions in place till February 28 in keeping with the state mandate but with rising numbers, a fresh list has been formulated. Some of the prominent areas, with their limits defined, under lockdown are Aainagar Kalwa, Chendani Koliwada, Srinagar, Runwal Garden City Balkum, Hiranandani Estate, Shivai Nagar and Runwal Nagar Kolbad.
Sandeep Malvi, Thane deputy municipal commissioner, said, “All commercial units would be shut except for essential services like chemists, dairies, groceries and other notified units that will be operative during the period.” A total lockdown cannot be imposed without the Centre’s permission, and recently in Amravati and other hotspots in Vidarbha, the authorities had imposed stringent curbs just short of a lockdown.
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Maharashtra: Lockdown imposed in 16 Covid hotspots of Thane till March 31
The Thane administration Monday announced a lockdown in 16 hotspots of the district from March 9 till the end of this month.
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UPDATED: March 9, 2021 00:14 IST A total of 16 localities in three circles of Thane have been declared hotspots (restricted areas) due to rising cases. (Photo: Pankaj Nangia/India Today)
Amid rising coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, the Thane administration Monday announced a lockdown in 16 hotspots of the district from March 9 till the end of this month. The order to implement lockdown strictly was given by Municipal Commissioner Dr Vipin Sharma.
After restrictions were eased as part of the unlock phases, parts of Maharashtra started to witness a spike in daily Covid-19 cases, with Thane district being among the worst-hit. A total of 16 localities in three circles of Thane have been declared hotspots (restricted areas) due to rising cases.