Second Covid-19 wave knocking the doors, decision of lockdown on citizens: says CM Uddhav Thackeray.
Key sentence:
- Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray says the second Covid-19 wave is thumping on the state’s entryways.
- The state’s case count arrived at 2,100,884, while the cost increased to 51,799 with 35 additional passings.
- The workplaces should stun their timings by separating their representatives in clumps.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, in a broadcast address on Sunday, said a second Covid-19 wave is thumping on the state’s entryways and cautioned residents of another lockdown if the convention isn’t being followed.
Thackeray said a choice would be required following eight days, even as he declared a prohibition on all strict, social and political get-togethers from today and enabled nearby organizations to force explicit region lockdowns if vital.
Not sure that is it a second wave says, Thackeray:
In his 40-minute discourse, Thackeray said, “It will be known in the following eight-15 days whether it is a subsequent wave. We have been battling with it [the pandemic] during the main wave due to chronic weakness foundation;
however, it will be more terrible if another pinnacle of cases occurs. I’ve stressed over the seriousness of a subsequent wave if it hits the state,” he said.
Thackeray said he was leaving the choice of another lockdown to individuals of Maharashtra.
During televised address Thackeray stated:
“I’m finding out if you need checks to be forced once more. The straightforward mantra is wearing a cover, follow the train and stay away from lockdown. We will survey the circumstance again in the following eight days and settle on a lockdown,” he said.
Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra:
Maharashtra recorded 6,971 new Covid-19 diseases, its most noteworthy one-day spike in 121 days (since October 23, when the state timed 7,347 cases).
The state’s case count arrived at 2,100,884, while the cost increased to 51,799 with 35 additional passings. Numerous locale, for example, Amravati, Yavatmal, Akola, Nashik and Pune, forced controls in the wake of ascending in the number of cases in recent weeks.
A sudden spike of the case in Amravati:
“In areas like Amravati, the cases have mounted to the level that was there during the pinnacle of the pandemic. I have taught region organizations from Amravati and other Vidarbha areas to choose the lockdown and different controls at their level.
I likewise encourage ideological groups to return to computerized stages for their gatherings and social events. The political, strict, get-togethers and fights that lead to packing will be prohibited in the state from tomorrow [Monday],” he said.
Offices should resort to staggered working hours says, Thackeray:
He likewise said that the workplaces should turn to staggered working hours. “I have mentioned the focal government during our gathering with NITI Aayog to anticipate staggered working long stretches of workplaces.
The workplaces should stun their timings by separating their representatives in clumps and urging them to work from home. This would help in trying not to jam in trains and public spots,” he said.
The launch of the “I am responsible” drive:
Thackeray additionally declared to dispatch an “I’m answerable” drive encouraging individuals to keep the infection’s spread under control by wearing veils, keeping up social removing and frequently cleaning hands.
