Covid-19: Central team ‘suggests’ total lockdown in two Maharashtra districts as cases plateau

Covid-19: Central team ‘suggests’ total lockdown in two Maharashtra districts as cases plateau

Maharashtra has faced the brunt of Covid-19 in India, reporting the highest number of cases and fatalities since the outbreak of the pandemic. (Picture courtesy: IE) A central team that visited Maharashtra’s Kolhapur and Sangli districts to study the progress of Covid-19 containment measures has suggested a total lockdown, The Indian Express has learnt. The two are … Read more

Maharashtra likely to announce 15-day lockdown after weekend curbs, marginal drop in Covid-19 cases after night curfew

Maharashtra likely to announce 15-day lockdown after weekend curbs, marginal drop in Covid-19 cases after night curfew

According to the health department, a 15 day-lockdown will be announced on Sunday after a final meeting of the CM with the Covid task force. Maharashtra government has been trying to tighten restrictions to the very extent possible to minimise the spread of Covid-19 infections in the city. After observing five night-time curfews among several … Read more

Maharashtra Covid-19: Lockdown will return in parts of state, says CM Thackeray; to hold special meeting on measures

Maharashtra Covid-19: Lockdown will return in parts of state, says CM Thackeray; to hold special meeting on measures

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray (File Photo) Amid a recent spurt in the number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that strict lockdown measures will be implemented in some parts of the state to curb the spread of COVID-19. Thackeray said this after receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine … Read more