The Covid-19 situation in Maharashtra is likely to worsen in the coming days, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray warned on Sunday, as the state continues to record a high number of infections.
“The state government can make some tough decisions to ensure social distancing rules are followed,” he said. He added that the state government can impose fines on people who violate Covid-19 rules.
“Now, people will have to share responsibility by strictly following all social distancing rules,” Thackeray said.
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The chief minister also asked people to actively participate in a state-level house-to-house survey starting September 15 in which details of older people, people with comorbidities, etc. will be collected.
The survey will be conducted twice a month.
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During the speech, Thackeray also urged the Maratha community not to organize any demonstrations in the state, in view of the pandemic.
“I ask the Maratha community not to organize any protests as the state government is with them and is making every effort to provide them with reserve. Protests are only justified when the government does not listen to their demands, “said the prime minister.
A day after Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra crossed the 10 lakh mark, Thackeray also said that his government has done an effective job in addressing the pandemic.
Maharashtra, which is hardest hit by the pandemic, reported 22,084 new cases, 13,489 discharged cases and 391 deaths today. The total number of cases in the state increased to 10,37,765, including 7,28,512 recoveries and 2,79,768 active cases, according to the state health department.
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