COVID-19 spike in Maharashtra, meetings banned |
The Indian state of Maharashtra has decided that all political, religious and social gatherings will be prohibited in Maharashtra from 22nd February. The decision comes at a time when Maharashtra is once again witnessing a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases. Six districts — Ratnagiri, Beed, Sindhudurg, Raigad, Satara and Amravati — have witnessed a noticeable rise in average daily deaths. For the past week, more than 200 COVID-19 cases are being reported daily in the state. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has announced that political agitations will not be allowed for the next few days as they attract crowds. He said that the pandemic is raising its head in the state, but whether it is another wave will be known in eight to 15 days. He said that COVID-appropriate behaviour is a must and those violating the rules will be punished. A face mask is the only “shield” in the war against coronavirus. He said, “Wear a mask, maintain discipline and observe social distancing to avoid a lockdown”. Due to the spike in the number of cases, Amravati district in Maharashtra`s Vidarbha region will be placed under a week-long lockdown from 8 pm on February 22. Apart from the week-long lockdown in Amravati, certain restrictions will be in place in four other districts of the Amravati division — Akola, Washim, Buldhana and Yavatmal — with a view to curb the spread of the virus.
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