New Delhi: The Western state of Maharashtra on Sunday took to stringent measures to curb the spread of covid-19—the state moved to impose a night curfew, announced weekend lockdowns, and said that malls, restaurants, bars will be allowed to operate only for takeaways and parcels.
The fresh restrictions will be imposed till April 30, state officials said, as fresh cases in the state topped 57,000 in the last 24-hours.The new measures will come into effect Monday (8 pm) and are expected to remain in place till 30 April."Apart from the weekend lockdown, strict restrictions will be in force from 8 pm tomorrow, under which shopping malls, bars, restaurants, small shops will be open only for take-aways and parcels.