Maharashtra to extend restrictions for two more weeks: Rajesh Tope
The Hindu
Recoveries continue to exceed cases in State; active case tally dips below 3 lakh
The Maharashtra government has decided to extend lockdown-like restrictions for the next two weeks, State Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Friday. Observing that the State’s recovery rate had exceeded 93%, he said while it was decided at the Cabinet meeting on Thursday that the curbs should be extended, the final decision on the districts where (and in what manner) curbs would be lifted would be announced soon. Mr. Tope also announced relaxations in restrictions for shops selling essential items in Pune district by permitting them to operate on weekends for a longer period.More Related News