'Let us fight whatever issues come our way,' Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray declares on New Year's Eve

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray wished everyone a Happy New Year on Friday, December 31, and urged them to overcome any challenges that may occur. On his official Twitter account, CM Uddhav Thackeray remarked, "With only a few hours until the year 2021 comes to a close, "There's no need to hold your breath. We must, however, proceed with prudence and caution. Regardless of how many obstacles you are confronted with. Let's move on from there. In the coming year, let's work on boosting our bravery. Let us strive together to make Maharashtra a healthy, prosperous state and India a powerful nation."

The CM convened an emergency review meeting with the task force after noticing a large increase in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra. The Mumbai Police Department imposed Section 144 across the city yesterday, which will last till January 7. From December 30 to January 7, New Year's celebrations and gatherings in any closed or open location, including restaurants, hotels, taverns, pubs, resorts, and clubs, are prohibited under the new COVID-19 limitations.

On Friday, the State Health Department of Maharashtra recorded 8,067 new coronavirus infections, up 50% from the day before, with eight deaths. Four Omicron variant infections were among the new cases, according to the report. As of Thursday, the state had reported 5,368 new coronavirus cases. "Today, four occurrences of Omicron have been recorded in the state, one each from Vasai-Virar, Navi Mumbai, Mira-Bhayander and Panvel," according to the official release.

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