MUMBAI : A day after Odisha decided to extend the lockdown till April 30, Maharashtra may follow suit. According to Maharashtra government officials, lockdown may be extended in India's financial hub Mumbai, which has seen the highest number of covid-19 cases in the state, until at least April 30.
However, in areas that have not reported significant numbers, the lockdown could be lifted partially. "Due to a significant rise in the number of covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government may consult with the centre on extending the lockdown period.
A decision is likely by evening," said an official from the state government. To fight the epidemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a 21-day nationwide lockdown on 24 March, officially set to
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