Maharashtra Lockdown From 14 April 8 Pm
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Maha CM’s lockdown address today at 8.30 pm
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to address the state at 8.30 pm tonight.
He is likely to make an announcement on lockdown in view of unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases.
The strict restrictions are likely to be imposed for 15 days from tomorrow night till April 30.
Maharashtra reported 258 Covid-19 deaths and 51,751 fresh cases on Monday. At present, the case fatality in the state stands at 1.68%.
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The announcement of a public address by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray amid speculation of a lockdown led to panic buying by people on the streets of the financial capital on Tuesday evening.
Thackeray is scheduled to address the state, reeling under a fresh spike of coronavirus cases, at 8.30 pm.
Vegetable vendors and general stores selling fast-moving consumer goods saw higher buying from around 5.30 pm when the CM’s office informed of Thackeray’s virtual address on Tuesday over social media platforms.
There is no certainty about the length of a lockdown or how strictly will it be implemented. It is better to buy essentials," said a harried shopper in the suburb of Thane.
A shopkeeper, however, said that the panic buying is not as high as the one seen in March last year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a four-hour window for a nationwide lockdown.
Another shopper said the likelihood of some strict measures, if not a lockdown, have been internalised by the consumers over the last ten days due to which essential supplies have already been purchased.
There was increased vehicular movement as the people got out of their homes for shopping. There was an increased police presence as well on the roads.
Not a complete lockdown, but stricter guidelines coming, states Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
Announcing a ‘Janta Curfew’ in the state, the CM said, “Only essential services allowed from 8 pm tomorrow.”
He also stated that public transport will be available for only those involved in essential services.
Only home deliveries from restaurants allowed from 8 pm tomorrow in Maharashtra.
He added that these restrictions will be in place for 15 days.
It starts at 8.30…time correct Karo..
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