Maharashtra: Complete lockdown will be imposed in Nagpur City Police Commissionerate area from March 15 to March 21. Essential services will continue, Nagpur Guardian Minister Nitin Raut said. This decision comes amid a recent spurt in the number of coronavirus cases in the area. In the last 24 hours, around 1710 cases of coronavirus infection and eight deaths were reported from Nagpur. According to officials, a total of 10,458 samples were examined.
The decision in this regard was taken during a meeting at the Divisional Commissioner’s office.
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According to Guardian Minister Nitin Raut, essential services have been exempted from the lockdown.
Essential services like milk, vegetable, and fruit shops will be allowed during the lockdown.
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According to the order issued by the Nagpur district administration, emergency services and medical stores will also be allowed to function as normal during the lockdown.
Maharashtra | Complete lockdown to remain imposed in Nagpur City Police Commissionerate area from March 15 to March 21. Essential services will continue: Nagpur Guardian Minister Nitin Raut#COVID19
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Malls and weekly markets in the area will remain shut. Also, public functions and weddings will not be allowed and restaurants can operate only up to 9 pm, according to official reports. However, restaurants can provide home delivery up to 10 pm.
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Thane Municipal Commissioner has already imposed a complete lockdown at 16 hotspots. The lockdown will be in place till March 31.
