Maharashtra Imposes More Restrictions From Tomorrow, Allows Govt Offices to Function at 15% Capacity

Maharashtra Lockdown News Updates: A number of state ministers have urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to impose a complete lockdown in Maharashtra in the wake of rising COVID cases. However, the CM will make the announcement at 8 PM today.

Updated: April 21, 2021 10:52 PM IST

By India.com News Desk | Edited by Manmath Nayak

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray (File Photo)

Mumbai: In the wake of the rising cases of coronavirus, the Maharashtra government did not impose lockdown but imposed more restrictions in the state till May 1. As per the latest guidelines, the the marriages will be conducted as a single event in a single hall not extending beyond 2 hours with maximum of total 25 persons attending the same.

To contain the spread of the virus, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced stern curbs in the state. The Maharashtra government restricted operation timings of grocery shops from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Here are the latest updates: 

10: 27 PM: Maharashtra government imposed more restrictions but did not impose lockdown in the state. As per the SOPs, the marriages will be conducted as a single event in a single hall not extending beyond 2 hours with maximum of total 25 persons attending the same.

10: 15 PM: As per the SOPs, the private buses can ply with 50 per cent of seating capacity with no standing passengers.

10: 02 PM: The Maharashtra government said the government offices will function at 15 per cent capacity till May 1.

9: 10 PM: As per the latest updates, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will not address the press conference due to the Nashik oxygen leak incident. However, the decision on lockdown-like measures will be announced shortly by the state Chief Secretary.

8:50 PM: The Maharashtra Police registered an FIR under Section 304 of IPC in Nashik oxygen leak incident. The FIR was registered after allegations of gross negligence.

8:44 PM: It is expected that the Maharashtra government will do away with the pass system this time. However, the long-distance trains and flights may continue to operate, while inter-district road transport will be closely monitored by the police.

8:35 PM: Maharashtra has recorded over 67,468 new cases; 568 more Covid-related deaths in last 24 hours. The state now has 6,95,747 active cases.

8:00 PM: The Bombay High Court slammed the Maharashtra government for its extremely callous behaviour towards the issue of procuring and allocating Remdesivir injections for Covid-19 patients and said the authorities are shirking their responsibilities.

7: 50 PM: Media reports suggest that lockdown-like restrictions are likely to be put in place in Maharashtra for 15 days from Wednesday night to check the spread Covid-19 infections in the state.

7: 33 PM: Mumbai reports 7,684 new COVID-19 cases, 6,790 recoveries and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours.

7: 20 PM: An ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to kin of the deceased. A high-level inquiry has been ordered to probe the Nashik incident: Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Maharashtra.

5.30 pm: 

5.15 pm: The tragedy at a hospital in Nashik because of oxygen tank leakage is heart-wrenching. Anguished by the loss of lives due to it. Condolences to the bereaved families in this sad hour: PM Modi

5.00 pm: At least 22 patients died after an oxygen tank leaked at Zakir Hussain Hospital in Nashik on Wednesday, an official said. As many as 171 patients were present in the hospital at the time of the incident.

2: 03 PM: As per today’s demand, we have sufficient Remdesivir, only challenge is that of distribution. So I appeal to doctors to use Oxygen & Remdesivir properly. Maharashtra is currently producing 1250 tons of liquid oxygen, it’ll be used for 100% medical use only, says Maharashtra Health Minister

11:15 AM: Three people arrested from Mira Road in Thane district for black marketing of Remdesivir. Three vials of Remdesivir and stock worth Rs 2.25 Lakhs seized from their possession.

8: 15 AM: On Tuesday, the Nashik division reported 8,601 cases, including 2,122 in Nashik city, while 2,033 infections were registered in Ahmednagar district.

7: 45 AM: The Pune division saw 13,338 fresh infections, including 5,218 in Pune city. Out of 93 deaths in the division, 45 deaths were from Solapur city alone followed by 21 in Pune city.

7: 30 AM: The Kolhapur division added 2,445 new cases, while Aurangabad division reported 3,083 infections. The Latur division reported 4,336 cases along with 65 deaths.

7: 20 AM: The Maharashtra government has imposed statewide restrictions till May 1, in the wake of the COVID-19 situation. Section 144 imposed across the state.

6:40 AM: Amid a surge in COVID cases, call flow increases at Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services in Pune. “We take 9,000-10,000 calls per day, including COVID emergencies & others. Panic has increased now. Call flow revolves more around COVID,” says Control Room Manager.

Migrant workers returning home

On the other hand, the Mumbai Police on Tuesday issued orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure prohibiting all grocery, vegetables, fruits and food shops from operating except between 7 AM to 11 AM in Mumbai. Besides, dairies, bakeries, confectioneries, shops selling agricultural implements and farm products and pet food

The development comes as Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 62,097 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the tally to 39,60,359, while 519 more patients succumbed to the infection. The new fatalities pushed the statewide toll to 61,343.

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Mumbai recorded 7,192 new cases and 34 fatalities, taking the tally to 5,94,059 and the toll to 12,446. Currently, 38,76,998 people are in home quarantine, while 27,690 people are in institutional quarantine in the state, the health department said.

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