As the novel coronavirus circumstances proceed to surge in Maharashtra, the administration on Tuesday introduced a five-day ‘Janta Curfew’ within the state’s Jalgaon district starting March 11.
District Collector Abhijit Raut stated the ‘Janta Curfew’ might be imposed from 8 p.m. on March 11 until 8 a.m. on March 15 within the Municipal Corporation limits in Jalgaon.
He, nevertheless, added that emergency companies, Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) and different departments’ exams might be exempted.
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The District Collector additional stated, “enforcement of this order will be the responsibility of the Municipal Corporation and local police”.
(*11*) ANI quoted Raut as saying.
Earlier on Monday, Maharashtra recorded 8,744 new coronavirus circumstances within the final 24 hours. The state witnessed over 20 extra virus-related deaths whereas one other 9,068 sufferers recovered throughout the identical interval.
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In the aftermath of the spike in coronavirus circumstances, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had earlier this month confirmed disinterest in imposing one other lockdown within the state however warned “helplessness is also something”.
Asserting he’s constantly monitoring the scenario in Maharashtra, he urged all to observe the rules with regard to the coronavirus pandemic correctly.
