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Lockdown in Maharashtra only if…: Health department lays down rules amid COVID spike

The health department said that the current spike in coronavirus cases is expected to peak in mid-February and subside by mid-March.

Jan 06, 2022, 15:50 PM IST

Covid-19 lockdown in Maharashtra? THIS is what Health Minister has to say

"The decision of lockdown is not under discussion currently. The government will take a decision about restrictions by taking into consideration the case positivity rate, hospital bed occupancy, and oxygen consumption," Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said

Jan 01, 2022, 18:53 PM IST

Lockdown in Maharashtra soon? State minister answers amid increasing Omicron cases

Maharashtra, the worst coronavirus-hit state in India, reported 8,067 fresh coronavirus infections on Friday. 

Jan 01, 2022, 07:52 AM IST

Akshay Kumar's Bellbottom ends dry lockdown spell in cinema halls, as theatres open in Maharashtra!

With Bellbottom, the producers took an initiative in support of cinemas to go for a big-screen release, a move that was celebrated and supported by the film industry. 

Oct 22, 2021, 11:33 AM IST

Maharashtra relaxes COVID curbs, extends timings of hotels, restaurants, check details

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had on Monday attended a meeting with COVID task force and discussed the possibility of granting more relaxations in restrictions while observing precautions. 

Aug 11, 2021, 18:48 PM IST

Third wave scare: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray warns of lockdown in case of COVID-19 surge

Addressing people through social media, the CM said that even though restrictions have been relaxed in some districts, there are others that are witnessing a rise in new cases.

Aug 08, 2021, 23:40 PM IST

Maharashtra lockdown news: Fully vaccinated to be allowed for train travel, cinema halls may open

According to the new guidelines, level 3 restrictions will continue in administrative units till the district disaster management authority takes a call to withdraw them. The weekly positivity rate and oxygen bed occupancy formula for lifting restrictions will no longer be followed.

Jul 29, 2021, 21:14 PM IST

Maharashtra can again go under lockdown during COVID-19 third wave: Report

“It must be realised that these levels are not cast in stone- if the government feels that the cases are rising in an alarming manner, it will react immediately and impose stricter measures," a Maharashtra official told a leading daily. 

Jun 18, 2021, 11:11 AM IST

Maharashtra unlock begins from today, check what will be opening

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed to citizens not to let their guard down and follow all precautions to check the spread of COVID-19 after the unlock process has begun. Several non-essential services will be reopening throughout Maharashtra from June 7 onwards following a five-tier system introduced by CM Uddhav Thackeray. Take a look at what services will reopen: 

Jun 07, 2021, 15:37 PM IST

Maharashtra announces five-level unlock plan, malls and theatres to open in 18 districts

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government announced that it will lift COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in the state, through a five-level plan, from Monday (June 7, 2021) onwards.

Jun 05, 2021, 09:12 AM IST

Maharashtra extends lockdown-like restrictions by 15 days, new guidelines on June 1

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Friday (May 28, 2021) announced that the COVID-induced lockdown-like restrictions in the state have been extended by 15 days to curb the spread of coronavirus. 

May 29, 2021, 07:42 AM IST

Maharashtra to ease COVID-19 restrictions after May 31? Here's what minister Vijay Wadettiwar says

Maharashtra state government can give a waiver on the stringent restrictions imposed under "Break the Chain" across the state including Mumbai after May 31.

May 24, 2021, 17:54 PM IST

Maharashtra lockdown likely to be extended till May 31, hints Health Minister Rajesh Tope

Tope, however, said that the final decision in this regard will be taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

May 12, 2021, 20:58 PM IST

Maharashtra COVID-19 lockdown may be extended till May 15

State's Health Minister Rajesh Tope has given indications that the Maharashtra government has decided to extend the full lockdown, likely to be another 15 days, till May 15. 

Apr 29, 2021, 10:51 AM IST

Maharashtra imposes new lockdown-like restrictions, check latest COVID-19 rules and guidelines here

The Maharashtra government on Thursday (April 22) imposed several new restrictions including a ban on inter-city and inter-district travel and curbs on office attendance in an attempt to bring the spiralling coronavirus infections under control. Take a look at the new guidelines issued:

Apr 22, 2021, 12:39 PM IST

Full lockdown in Maharashtra likely from today, CM Uddhav Thackeray to make BIG announcement at 8 PM, vaccination drive to continue

Amid the deteriorating COVID-19 situation in the state, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is expected to announce a complete lockdown in the state from Wednesday in order to break the chain of coronavirus infections.

Apr 21, 2021, 06:31 AM IST

Full lockdown likely in Maharashtra from Wednesday 8pm, CM Uddhav Thackeray to make announcement

Maharahstra's cabinet ministers are reportedly in favour of imposing a full lockdown in the state as it struggles to battle rising COVID-19 cases.

Apr 20, 2021, 19:41 PM IST

Complete COVID-19 lockdown in Maharashtra likely, CM Uddhav Thackeray to take BIG decision soon

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government increased restrictions on operation timings of grocery shops on Monday (April 20) and indicated that the Chief Minister is due to take a decision on imposing complete lockdown in the state amid rapidly brising COVID-19 cases. 

Apr 20, 2021, 14:33 PM IST

LIVE: Patanjali refutes any case of COVID-19 infection in Uttarakhand’s Yog gram

The Centre on Wednesday raised Delhi’s oxygen quota as the national capital faced a severe crisis amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 20, 2021, 07:07 AM IST

Maharashtra curfew: Film, TV serial, ad shoots put on hold amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Maharashtra government on Tuesday (April 13) announced that films, TV serials and advertisement shoots will be halted in the state from Wednesday (April 14) evening as part of the fresh guidelines to curb the coronavirus cases.

Apr 14, 2021, 11:16 AM IST