Nagpur: Guardian minister Nitin Raut extended the ongoing restrictions till March 31 citing continuation in spike of Covid-19 positive cases in the city. He took the decision after a series of meetings with officials and public representatives including leader of opposition in state assembly Devendra Fadnavis.
Fadnavis opposed full lockdown and stressed the need for extension of restrictions in Saturday’s review meeting on whether weeklong restrictions imposed from March 15 to March 21 shoul be convened by district guardian minister Nitin Raut. Nagpur district is witnessing spike in Covid-19 cases.
All essential shops will be allowed to remain open till 4 pm, while restaurants and eating joints can be operated till 7 pm. Online delivery of foods from kitchens will be allowed till 11 pm.
Earlier restrictions that were in force on Saturdays and Sunday will continue.