Uddhav Thackeray warns for another lockdown

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has warned that a lockdown will be imposed in the state if people don't follow COVID guidelines strictly. He has also informed that religious celebrations, social gatherings, political rallies and protest will be prohibited in Maharashtra from Monday, 22 February, in view of rising COVID-19 cases.

According to PTI, CM Uddhav Thackeray said: “COVID-19 raising its head in Maharashtra again; will know in 8 to 15 days if this is another wave.”

Amid sudden spurt in coronavirus cases, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday held a televised conference to address the Covid-19 situation in the state.

Addressing a press briefing today, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said that there were 7,000 new Covid cases today in Maharashtra. New Covid wave is strongest in Amravati, Akola and Yavatmal area, he added. "Will allow taking district authorities to bring restrictions as and when they feel," Udhav added.

"Lockdown may not be the solution to COVID-19, but it is the only option to break the cycle of the virus," he added. The chief minister said that COVID-appropriate behaviour is a must and those violating the rules will be punished.

The state government has also announced night curfew in the Pune district effective tomorrow. No public movement will be allowed from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Schools and colleges in the district will remain closed till February 28.