Maharashtra CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on 14th April, 2020 addressed the state and greeted people on the ocasssion of Dr Ambedkar Jayanti.
He said, "Coronavirus is a problem that has affected the whole world. Everyone is forced to observe all festivities at their homes. I want to thank Bhim Sainiks on Ambedkar Jayanti today, that they avoided gathering&observed the day from their homes."
"Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and announced that the lockdown will be extended till 3rd May. I thank Prime Minister for it, as I had suggested the same", said the minister.
"Maharashtra is probably doing the highest number of tests. Mumbai has tested over 22000 samples. 2334 positive cases reported till today morning. 230 people - around 10% people have recovered", said CM Thackeray.
After COVID-19 outbreak ends, we will have an equally serious challenge which will be the revival of the economy in the state. Therefore, we have formed committees which will prepare the plans for its revival, added the CM in his speech.
In his speech he said "We have 10 districts which have zero COVID-19 positive cases. We will maintain that and we will try that all districts are COVID free as early as possible. Also Mumbai and Pune are hotspots and we are increasing our testing centers at these places. Containment zones are on prime focus for testing and sampling. We are trying to remove all supply related problems even from containment zones."
"We have sought permission from Center for Convalescent Plasma (CP) therapy. As Prime Minister has said that developers should come forward, we have started this. If we get permission we will find the remedy soon and show the way to the world", said the CM.
He also expressed concern over the migrant workers who had gathered at Bandra station to protest the extended lockdown.He appealed to the migrant workers to co-operate with the government and follow the lockdown rules. The state government will provide them with all help possible.