After Mumbai saw hike in covid-19 cases, mayor Kishori Pednekar on Wednesday travelled in local train to observe the situation. She visited from Byculla to CSMT and urged people to wear masks.
“After Railway services resumed, covid-19 cases spiked in not just Mumbai but the entire state. Lockdown won’t be implemented, but situation worrisome”, said Mumbai mayor.
“Rising number of cases is a matter of concern. 60 out of 100 people travelling by trains don’t wear masks. People must take precautions else we would head towards another lockdown,” she told reporters.
“Our Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister are also worried about the situation. Whether lockdown will be implemented again is in the hands of people,” she added.
Pednekar said the three-point programme of wearing masks, social distancing and sanitising hands regularly needs to be followed. Authorities had planned to reopen schools in the city but considering the recent turns of events, the decision is being reviewed.
When asked if she will be administered the vaccine shot in the second phase, she said, “Yes, I am going to take the vaccine because this will protect me from the infection.”
The Uddhav Thackeray government had warned on Tuesday that the city could face another lockdown if situation can’t be curbed. The CM along with Deputy Chief Minister AAjit Pawar and Health Minister Rajendra Tope have already started holding review meetings to discuss the situation, she said.
“We could face another lockdown, but it is in the hands of citizens to avoid it by following the COVID-19 protocol, which they had abided by under the state government’s ‘My family My Responsibility’ programme,” the mayor said.
