Avoid crowding, wear mask: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray urges people ahead of festivals

Thackeray made these remarks while addressing the virtual Majha Doctor conference during which he said the government has strengthened the health infrastructure and it is in the midst of increasing the oxygen capacity to 3,000 MT from the present level of 1200 to 1400 MT to meet the demand in the wake of the third wave. 

MUMBAI: Amid indications of a possible surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has warned that there is no room for showing complacency as the state government is preparing to deal with a third wave of the infection. The Chief Minister said that “there was a surge in COVID-19 cases after festivals last year. I request all of you to avoid crowding.’’ “Wearing a face mask is important even after vaccination,” the Maharashtra Chief Minister added.