The increasing number of COVID-19 cases had recently prompted Maharashtra to announce a weekend lockdown, but as the numbers continue to rise, the state is considering a longer lockdown.
Extended Lockdown in Maharashtra Soon
The dates are likely to be announced by Monday. Meanwhile, the state is already under a weekend lockdown
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An all-party meeting was called by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on April 10 to discuss the situation. Dates will be announced soon, but the lockdown period
is likely to be for 15 days.
The final decision will be taken after meetings to work out a detailed plan get over on Monday, April 12.
Section 144 has also been imposed in the state which prohibits the assembly of five or more people.
Right now, Maharashtra tops the country's case graph - it reported 58,993 new cases of coronavirus on April 9.
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