Curbs on gatherings at evening to start in Maharashtra from Sunday

IN VIEW of the rising Covid-19 instances prior to now few days, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday imposed curbs on the gathering of 5 or extra individuals throughout evening time, ranging from Sunday evening, to forestall the unfold of the virus.
The curbs will likely be in place from 8 pm to 7 am, and will likely be enforced until April 15. Detailed orders will likely be issued on Saturday.
“Not more than five people will be allowed to gather or move in a group at night. The curbs will be in force, at least, till April 15. If the people do not give up their reckless behaviour, then the restrictions may be extended further,” mentioned an official requesting anonymity.
The official additional mentioned that whereas individuals won’t be stopped from transferring in the course of the evening, any gathering of greater than 5 individuals will likely be penalised. If anybody violates the norms, they are going to be fined, the official added.
Thackeray on Friday held a evaluate assembly by way of a video convention with district collectors within the state. Stating that he doesn’t want to impose a lockdown, Thackeray mentioned, “If people do not follow the Covid-19 norms, stricter restrictions will be imposed in the near future.”

The CM mentioned lockdown must be imposed, if required, in districts the place instances are rising quickly. “Do not impose it suddenly. People should be informed about the reasons behind the lockdown’s imposition,” he added.
He instructed district collectors to ramp up well being infrastructure in districts. “We need to increase the number of beds and healthcare facilities but should also see how to increase the number of doctors, nurses and health workers. The state government’s guidelines on attendance for employees of private establishments should be monitored closely to see if they are complying with it. Strict action should be taken against malls, bars, hotels and cinemas if they do not follow the standard operating procedures,” he added.
Thackeray mentioned malls ought to stay closed from 8 pm to 7 am and be sure that there is no such thing as a crowding. The restrictions imposed on socio-political and cultural applications have to be applied correctly, he added.
In view of the fireplace at Sunrise Hospital in Bhandup, Thackeray requested district collectors to audit fireplace security measures in non permanent hospital buildings and premises.
“Appropriate action should be taken about the supply of medicines, hospital facilities and oxygen storage among others. The number of ventilators, ICUs and oxygen beds should be increased,” Thackeray mentioned, including that the variety of Covid checks must be elevated within the state.