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Second Covid-19 wave: Maharashtra lockdown decision pushed back to April 14

The state continues to report over 60,000 cases daily, accounting for over 60 per cent of the national cases. The surge has put a strain on its health infrastructure

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray

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Through the weekend, Thackeray held meetings with political leaders and members of the state’s Covid-19 task force to formulate a strategy against the pandemic

Aneesh Phadnis Mumbai

3 min read Last Updated : Apr 12 2021 | 12:57 AM IST

The Maharashtra Cabinet is likely to meet on Wednesday to take a call on imposing lockdown in the state.

“There was a discussion regarding imposing a lockdown at the task force meeting on Sunday. Most members of the task force are of the view that the current situation in the state necessitates a lockdown. There will be further meetings in this regard in the next two days and the CM may call a Cabinet meeting to take appropriate steps on Wednesday,” Health Minister Rajesh Tope told reporters after the task force meeting.

Chief Minister (CM) Uddhav Thackeray has to walk

Topics : Coronavirus Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray Mumbai Maharashtra government

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