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Maharashtra govt may lift Covid-19 lockdown in phases, says health minister

The minister also urged people to take steps to boost immunity. "Eat well and exercise indoors," he said

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the 21-day lockdown in the country to combat the spread of the coronavirus on March 24

Press Trust of India Mumbai
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Saturday said the government was considering relaxation of the ongoing lockdown for containment of coronavirus in phases.

Earlier in the day he had said the state government may not lift lockdown on April 14 if people did not observe discipline and the number of Covid-19 cases kept rising.

"Discussion is on about whether the lockdown can be relaxed in phases. Strict rules will have to be followed in the containment zones," Tope said in a live webcast later.

The minister also urged people to take steps to boost immunity. "Eat well and exercise indoors," he said.

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