Maharashtra government imposes new restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra government has imposed restrictions in Buldhana district, ANI reported, quoting Buldhana ADM Dinesh Geete. This comes a day after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray warned that a lockdown could be imposed in the state if the cases continue to increase. 

“Restrictions have been imposed in Buldhana city, Chikahli, Khamgaon, Deulgaon Raja & Malkapur areas of Buldhana where a large number of COVID cases have been recorded in last few days,” Buldhana ADM Dinesh Geete said, ANI reported. 

Dinesh Geete added that essential services will be permitted between 8 am and 3 pm every day and strict action will be taken against those who violate the guidelines. 

On Sunday, Uddhav Thackeray said that political, religious, and social gatherings will be prohibited across the state from Monday. 

“If the (COVID-19) situation deteriorates, then we have to impose lockdown. Those who want lockdown can roam around without mask while those who don’t want it must wear a mask and follow all the rules,” he said.

Maharashtra’s Amravati district is under lockdown from today. 

Maharashtra reported 5,210 fresh COVID-19 infections on Monday.