Lockdown in Maharashtra likely to extend till May-end, announcement soon

The Maharashtra government is likely to extend the ongoing lockdown till May 31 amid rising cases and death toll in the state.

The Maharashtra government is mulling on extending the ongoing lockdown-like restrictions in the state till May 31, even though nearly 37,000 coronavirus cases were reported since yesterday, the lowest spike in 41 days. The extended lockdown is expected to be as strict as it is currently, although in districts where a surge is being witnessed, harsher restrictions might be imposed. The decision is likely to be made by the state cabinet on Wednesday, according to reports.