Although there is no prospect of a full lockdown, the state can enforce a mini-lock, according to senior officials in the administration.
Maharashtra saw another sharp rise in coronavirus cases on Tuesday at 18,466, of which Mumbai alone reported 10,860, the highest daily number in the state capital since April 7, 2021. (Image credit: PTI)
Amid a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in Mumbai and elsewhere in Maharashtra, state administration plans to tighten restrictions. Although there is no prospect of a full lockdown, the state can enforce a mini-lock, according to senior officials in the administration.
Mumbai and Pune have decided to close schools from grades 1 to 9 and from grades 1 to 8, respectively.
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Maharashtra’s Minister of Higher and Technical Education, Uday Samant, chaired a meeting on colleges. Samant announced on Twitter that a college decision would be made on Wednesday.
At a press conference following a task force meeting, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said that anyone found without a mask would be fined 500 rupees.
Last week the state government announced new and stricter guidelines as Covid cases began to rise.
In addition to its earlier order, the state administration said after the meeting of the Covid task force that no more than 50 people are allowed in indoor and outdoor weddings and only 20 people are allowed in funerals.
Mumbai Police have imposed Section 144 of the CrPC (Prohibited Orders) on public places such as beaches and open spaces from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. through Jan. 7.
“Thirteen ministers and around 70 MLAs in Maharashtra have tested positive in the past few days. The number of daily cases has exceeded 13,000. The CM has meetings with the task force every 2-3 days. We follow his instructions. Cabinet meeting this week was also canceled as many ministers were positive, ”said Vijay Wadettiwar, Minister for Emergency Aid and Rehabilitation.
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He added, “We have put restrictions on weddings and other events. Schools were also closed depending on the situation in the respective districts. Pune has also decided to close schools as the number is high. The situation is exploding because of the number of patients. ”Are growing. We have to limit the CM’s feelings. No total lockdown is planned for the moment, but there will be strict restrictions. But when the situation gets worse, that’s always an option. “
Health Minister Rajesh Tope said new guidelines will be issued in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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