Covid in Mumbai: Mumbai reported 2,510 fresh COVID-19 cases and one death. (file)
Mumbai:
In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, Mumbai Police on Thursday imposed Section 144 in the city starting from today till January 7.
As per the new COVID-19 restrictions, New Year celebrations, parties in any closed or open space including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts and clubs are banned from December 30 to January 7.
“The order shall come into force with effect from 00:00 hrs of 30 December 2021 in the areas under the control of the Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai and shall remain in force till 24:00 hrs of 7 January 2022, unless withdrawn earlier,” the order reads.
“Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 in addition to the penal provision under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 and the National Disaster Management Act 2005 and other legal provisions.” police.
Meanwhile, Mumbai on Wednesday reported 2,510 fresh COVID-19 cases and reported one death in the last 24 hours, informed the state health bulletin.
Mumbai has 8,060 active cases and the recovery rate is 97 per cent.
At present, 45 buildings have been sealed in Mumbai.
Maharashtra cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray also chaired a meeting at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters.
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