MUMBAI: The state government on Thursday directed that three districts in Vidarbha — Amravati, Yavatmal and Akola — declare large areas as containment zones and implement lockdown-like restrictions. Also, collectors in almost 11 districts of Vidarbha have announced lockdown-like restrictions as cases are on the rise.
A complete lockdown cannot be imposed without the Centre’s permission, so the local administration has termed these as restrictions. In Amravati, however, a weekend lockdown has been declared from 8 pm on Saturday to 7 am on Monday. Meanwhile, two Maharashtra government ministers — Rajesh Tope and Jayant Patil — have reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.