Authorities in Maharashtra have extended the lockdown in Amravati district for another week till March 8 amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Hindustan Times reported on Saturday. Officials said the lockdown was also extended in Akola, Akot and Murjitapur cities.
The officials said the situation in the district will be reviewed by March 5-6 to see if there is any improvement. A further decision will be taken after that, they said.
Lockdown in Amravati was first imposed on February 21. Maharashtra minister Yashomati Thakur had then said that all shops, except those dealing with essential commodities, will remain closed, including government and private educational institutions, coaching classes and training schools. People were allowed to buy commodities from 9 am to 5 pm. These restrictions are likely to continue. Further, the judicial working hours of subordinate courts in Amravati, Yavatmal, Buldhana, Akola and Washim districts have been reduced to five hours a…