Maha Dy CM says decision on curbs in 10 days

November 22, 2020 18:52

The crowd out on roads during Diwali perhaps thought that presence of large number of people could kill the coronavirus, said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar while hitting out at those who flouting Covid-19 rules during the festive season that has led to surge in infections.

He further said that the government will review the situation for the next eight to 10 days and will then take a decision on lockdown.

"During Diwali, huge crowds were witnessed as if people on streets could kill the virus. The situation was same even at the time of Ganesha Chaturthi. Now there are predications that a second wave may hit the state. We are speaking to relevant departments. We'll review the situation for next 8-10 days and then the further decision will be taken about the lockdown," Pawar was quoted as saying.

The deputy CM further said that the government has made a lot of regulations to start schools, which includes methods of sanitisation. The state government has allowed reopening of schools for classes 9 to 12 from Monday depending on the Covid-19 situation in local areas.

Pawar's statement comes at a time when there are speculations that the state may suspend train and flight operations to and from Delhi in view of the rising coronavirus cases in the national capital. Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have already made virus test compulsory for those entering the states from Delhi.

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