Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said the process of lifting the lockdown in the State would be done in a stepwise manner.
The threat of COVID-19 still persists, Mr. Thackeray said on Saturday, and added that he does not want a second wave of the deadly viral infection in the State.
The Maharashtra government last month extended the lockdown in the State till August 31.
Till Saturday, the State reported 5,84,754 COVID-19 cases and 19,749 deaths due to the disease, as per official figures.
“It is more important how to lift the lockdown than when to come out of it,” Mr. Thackeray said in a video interaction with a team of doctors who are part of the task force set up by his government to combat COVID-19.
“Those who hurriedly lifted the lockdown had to impose it again. I dont want a second wave of coronavirus in the State,” the chief minister said.
“The State government’s ‘Mission Begin Again’ initiative is being implemented step-by-step. The momentum of chase the virus’ campaign should not stop since the threat of the virus still persists and monsoon is still active in the State. We have to be careful about rain-related ailments as well,” he said.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath