Maharashtra to impose further restrictions? Deputy CM Ajit Pawar answers amid rising Covid-19 cases

Maharashtra on Saturday recorded 42,462 new coronavirus infections and 23 deaths.

Pune: Expressing concern over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Pune and the rest of Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that as of now no new restrictions will be brought in but a decision will be taken next week depending upon the scenario.

Pawar was speaking to reporters after attending a COVID-19 review meeting here. 

The meeting was attended by officials of the Pune district administration, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and the Zilla Parishad representatives.