Maharashtra government has extended strict lockdown-like restrictions in the state till 7 am on June 1. The government issued an order in this regard, stating that the coronavirus is still at risk of spreading in the state, so it is necessary to increase the restrictions.
According to the guidelines, it would be mandatory for people entering the state to show negative reports of RT-PCR during restrictions.
Responsibility for observing sanctions given to local disaster management officials
In this order issued by Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte, the Local Disaster Management Authority (DMA) officials have been asked to monitor the rural markets and mandis and ensure Covid complies with the rescue rules.
If the rules are not followed in any area, the DMA may decide to discontinue them at its level.
Activities related to the collection and distribution of milk have been exempted from restrictions.
Restrictions are in force in Maharashtra from April 13
Strict restrictions are in place in Maharashtra since April 14 to control the corona infection. Other services and offices are closed except those required under these. Restaurants etc., are also closed.
The transportation facility has not been completely closed. Interstate traffic is also not prohibited, but the negative report of RT-PCR is mandatory.
Similarly, people associated with construction work can work only by staying on site.
Lockdown is also applicable in these states.
In many states, other than Maharashtra, lockdown and strict restrictions are imposed to control the spread of COVID-19.
These states include states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Telangana and Odisha.
The capital Delhi also has a lockdown since April 19 and has been extended for another week.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has also extended the curfew till 17 May.
In the last 24 hours in India, 3,62,727 new cases of infection with coronavirus reported, and 4,120 patients died. After a three-day decline, a slight spurt in cases has been observed.
With this, the total number of infected people in the country has increased to 2,37,03,665. Of these, 2,58,317 people have lost their lives due to this dangerous virus.
The number of active cases has also increased to 37,10,525 after two days.