India recorded less than 30,000 fresh COVID-19 cases after 132 days while its active caseload fell below 4,00,000 after 124 days on Tuesday, according to Union health ministry data. India recorded 29,689 new coronavirus infections that pushed its tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,14,40,951 while the death toll climbed to 4,21,382 with 415 daily fatalities.
With COVID-19 cases dipping in Maharashtra, the state government is planning to ease restrictions. The government has imposed stricter and uniform curbs, including complete weekend lockdown, across the state to contain the spread of coronavirus. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the state government is planning to allow shops to remain open for longer periods. At present, shops and commercial establishments are permitted to remain open till 4 pm on weekdays.
“The government can give some relaxations as cases have stabilised. However, at the same time, strict monitoring should be followed daily for various aspects like daily cases, positivity rates, bed occupancy as well as liquid-oxygen consumption,” said Dr Subhash Salunkhe, advisor to the state on COVID-19 management, as quoted by the report. He, however, said that local train services must be opened in a staggered manner and preference can be given to those fully vaccinated. “There should be strict enforcement of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour,” he said.
News Source : Financial Express
