Coronavirus | Maharashtra Cabinet guns for total lockdown to break virus chain
The Hindu
Uddhav Thackeray likely to announce decision on Wednesday
As Maharashtra’s health infrastructure cracks under the onslaught of the second wave of the pandemic, the Cabinet on Tuesday requested Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to impose a stern lockdown to break the virus chain. Following the crucial Cabinet meet, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said all Ministers were of the view that a complete lockdown was the need of the hour and had urged Mr. Thackeray to announce the same. The Chief Minister is likely to announce his decision on Wednesday, said sources. “We have requested the Chief Minister to officially announce a complete lockdown from Wednesday 8 p.m. Now, it is up to the Chief Minister to take the final decision,” said Mr. Tope.
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