Maharashtra Lockdown Restrictions Will Not Be Lifted After June 30: CM Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday ruled out the lifting of lockdown. He said that I don't think that the lockdown restrictions will cease after June 30...The threat of Covid-19 still looms over the state .

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. (Image: Twitter/ Maharashtra CMO)

New Delhi: While the time for Unlock phase 2 is nearing, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray seems wary of any more ease in restrictions and has stated that lockdown will not be lifted after June 30. Maharashtra which has been the worst-hit state with maximum Coronavirus cases and deaths, has recorded over 1.5 lakh infections so far. Of the tally, more than 74,000 cases are in Mumbai and over 7000 people have lost their lives in the state. Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday ruled out the lifting of lockdown. He said that I don't think that the lockdown restrictions will cease after June 30...The threat of Covid-19 still looms over the state and all precautions need to be taken.” He also expressed concern ahead of the monsoon season and said people must protect themselves from other monsoon diseases like malaria and dengue. It is to be noted that Maharashtra’s Mumbai receives very heavy rainfall which often disrupts normalcy in the city, throwing off the gear several commutation lines. The CM appealed to all doctors and private hospitals to start their services in view of the ongoing pandemic and asked people not to step out unnecessarily. Day after tomorrow we will be observing National Doctors' Day. They are fighting for us, I offer my gratitude to them. Covid-19 is not over yet, we will tackle this issue together. We should not be restless and go out unnecessarily, he said. Simultaneously, the Mumbai Police on Sunday announced a series of measures under the #MissionBeginAgain by appealing to people to strictly adhere to the guidelines. Outdoor movements continue to be restricted for essential activities like buying food, vegetables, visits to markets, salons, barber shops, with a radius of 2 kms only, said Deputy Commissioner of Police and Mumbai Police Spokesperson Pranaya Ashok. Night curfew for people and vehicles will be implemented strictly from 9 p.m.- 5a.m., barring essential or medical requirements, besides all other norms like wearing masks in public, following physical distancing rules at all places, etc. Also Watch: Will impose lockdown again if cases keep rising: Uddhav Thackeray (additional inputs from IANS)