In the wake of new strain of COVID-19 spreading rapidly in the UK, the Maharashtra government on Monday, December 21, has decided to impose night curfew from December 22 in municipal corporation limits in the state.
The night curfew will remain in force from 11 pm to 6 am every day till January 5. This announcement came after CM Uddhav Thackeray chaired a meeting to review the coronavirus situation in the state and implementation of preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease.
The Chief Minister also announced that passengers coming to the state from European countries will have to remain under compulsory institutional quarantine for 14 days starting tomorrow, December 22.
On Sunday, December 20, Thackeray had warned the people of the state that the coronavirus threat was still very much there and asked people to follow all COVID-19 preventive guidelines. Though he stated that there would be no night curfew in the state but wearing of masks would be compulsory for more six months.
“Let me say this again, the threat of Corona is yet to pass. To avoid the virus, do not let your guard down, do not crowd in public places, mask up, observe physical distance and keep washing hands,” the CMO wrote on Twitter.
Besides, India has also temporarily halted all the fights originating from UK to India till December 31. The nine-day long ban will come into effect from 11:59 pm on December 22, till 11:59 pm on December 31.
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