The weekend lockdown in Pune is prone to be extended, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stated on Saturday, including that the choice to reimpose the restrictions was taken as numerous vacationer locations and markets are witnessing enormous crowds. Pawar stated the PMC would stay beneath degree II restrictions with the weekend lockdown, whereas degree III and degree IV restrictions would proceed in PCMC and Pune rural areas respectively.
He stated that developed international locations just like the United Kingdom and the United States are passing via a 3rd wave of COVID-19 infections, and due to this fact well being specialists have suggested that the federal government ought to be vigilant and alert to keep away from a dangerous third wave within the state. coverage ought to be adopted.
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Pawar stated the choice to re-lock down over the weekend is prone to be unpopular amongst residents and businessmen, nevertheless it has been taken holding in thoughts the long-term welfare of the residents.
“The weekend lockdown will continue for a while. People must be wondering why this decision has been taken. We have seen huge rush in hill stations, tourist places and markets in the last few days. It is beyond my understanding why citizens are behaving like this,” Pawar stated.
He additional stated that well being specialists have warned of a attainable third wave within the nation after the rise in circumstances in international locations like United States, United Kingdom, South Africa. “Most of those international locations have already vaccinated an excellent proportion of their inhabitants, however nonetheless they face hazard. So we have to take it very significantly. This choice (to reimpose the weekend lockdown) has made individuals – particularly the younger inhabitants – sad. But what is occurring in developed international locations, we’ve got to be vigilant and it’s our accountability as a authorities to take these steps.”
He additional stated that the police have been requested to extend their presence on the town streets so that individuals don’t violate the principles. “People have been asked to stay on the streets to prevent crowding at tourist places,” Pawar stated.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
