Lockdown essence in Nashik from today: Covid19

Nashik | Wednesday | 12th May, 2021

Summary:

All schools, colleges, other training institutes, playgrounds and gardens will remain closed along with marriage halls and lawns.

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Amid the surging cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Nashik will go under strict lockdown-like restrictions for 12 days beginning Wednesday, Maharashtra cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal said.

Bhujbal said the number of Covid-19 positive cases has risen significantly in the district compared to the previous year.

"Around 33,000-34,000 cases were added recently," he said.

The decision was taken after at least 48 people died due to the Covid-19 infection in the city.

Nashik on Tuesday reported new 6,482 Covid-19 cases and 141 deaths.

Here`s what`s allowed and what`s not allowed during the curb:

All essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and other services listed under the category will continue to function like before.

Shops selling grocery, sweets, and bakeries will remain open from 7 am to 12 noon but only for home deliveries.

People are banned from going to these shops; they may order the required goods online, which the shopkeepers will deliver to their homes.

Weekly markets and vegetable markets will remain shut, while roadside vendors are allowed to sell vegetables and fruits at the spots specified for them from 7 am to 12 pm.

Home delivery of parcels from hotels, restaurants, and liquor vends will be allowed from 7 am to 12 noon and 5 pm to 7 pm.

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