Two-week extension of curfew required: BMC health officer

Mumbai: Although no official decision has been taken yet, I expect a two-week curfew to be imposed after May 1, after which the number is expected to decrease by the end of May, ”officials said. Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Toppe has said that the existing 'chain break' restrictions in the state will be extended by May 1 to curb the rising number of corona virus cases. 

The decision will be finalized only after reviewing the results of these 15 days (when the restrictions will take effect),”he said. Deputy Executive Health Officer, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Dr. S.K.  Mid-day spoke online with Daksha Shah.  "If we want to disrupt the network, we have to extend the curfew for two weeks after May 1.

The situation was brought under control by some of the worst affected countries through strict curfews and lockdowns.  So I think the extended lockdown will benefit the city, given the tendency for people to travel frequently because of the summer holidays,”she added. The extended curfew will ensure that public meetings, gatherings, parties, etc. do not take longer and that this will help reduce the number.  

The goal of this initiative is to prohibit aggregation and to ensure compliance with COVID.  Even private offices need to make sure that their employees work from home.