"If the number of daily cases in the state remains in the range of 25,000 to 30,000 for the next some days, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government may impose lockdown-like restrictions in some cities, including Mumbai", said state Health Minister Rajesh Tope, asking people to follow COVID-19 safety protocols religiously if they don't want another lockdown. Speaking to reporters, the minister asserted that CM Thackeray was of the view that lockdown may become necessary in some cities if the fresh cases continue to rise.

 "If the number of daily cases in the state remains in the range of 25,000 to 30,000 for the next some days, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government may impose lockdown-like restrictions in some cities, including Mumbai", said state Health Minister Rajesh Tope, asking people to follow COVID-19 safety protocols religiously if they don't want another lockdown. Speaking to reporters, the minister asserted that CM Thackeray was of the view that lockdown may become necessary in some cities if the fresh cases continue to rise.