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COVID-19: Lockdown will be announced in districts that will report more cases, says Rajesh Tope

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: March 15, 2021 17:43 IST

The number of coronaviruses in the state has been on the rise for the past few days. Also, will ...

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The number of coronaviruses in the state has been on the rise for the past few days. Also, will there be another lockdown in the state? Or there will be some restrictions imposed? Such questions are being asked by the citizens.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday commented on the rising covid cases. Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the covid cases has increased in the state but the death rate is lower.Citizens should avoid unnecessary crowds. Lockdown is not an option for the growing number of patients but the restrictions will be tightened. The people of the state should cooperate by abiding by the Corona rules, "he appealed to the media.

He further alo added that corona cases are increasing, if situation deteriorates then lockdown will be announced in districts that will report more cases. Around 20 lakhs people in Mumbai have been fined for not following COVID norms.

"Eighty-five per cent of the total covid cases in the state are asymptomatic. Therefore, most of them have been advised to quarantine at their homes. As a result, there is no shortage of hospital beds in the state at present, ”Tope said.

The formula of tracking, testing and treatment is being carried out to prevent the spread of infection and the number of corona tests is being increased in the state. Strict restrictions are being imposed to prevent crowds at weddings, social functions, etc., and citizens should also be careful. The use of corona prevention rules such as social distancing, use of masks and frequent hand washing by citizens can limit the number of patients.

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