According to an ANI report on Thursday, in view of the increasing number of Covid cases, the Mumbai Police has implemented Article 144 in Mumbai from today until January 7, 2022. According to the new COVID-19 restrictions, from December 30th to January 7th, it is forbidden to hold New Year celebrations and parties in any closed or open spaces (including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts, and clubs).
“This order will take effect in areas controlled by the Chief of Police of Greater Mumbai from 00:00 on December 30, 2021, and will last until 24:00 on January 7, 2022, unless it is withdrawn earlier,” the order reads. “Except for the penalties provided by the Epidemic Act 1897 and the National Disaster Management Act 2005 and other applicable laws, anyone who violates this order shall be punished in accordance with Article 188 of the Indian Penal Code of 1860,” Chaitan Niah said. S, Deputy Director of the Police Department.
Maharashtra recorded 3,900 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, including 85 Omicron, and the daily count was 1,728 more than the previous day.
Meanwhile, Mumbai reported 2,510 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with 1 death in the past 24 hours, according to the state’s health bulletin.
There are 8,060 active cases in Mumbai, and the recovery rate is 97%. Currently, 45 buildings in Mumbai have been blocked.
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