Janata Curfew: Overwhelming response in Mumbai to PM Modi's clapping request

'Stay at home, or face consequences' 

The Mumbai Police will keep a close eye on people, who have been advised to stay at home as a quarantine measure, to check if they are venturing out in the city. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has shared contacts and addresses of such people with the police. The Maharashtra government has consistently been asking citizens to stay at home. Also, health authorities have advised citizens who have travelled to and returned from Corona- hit countries to self quarantine at home for 14 days. Read here

Mumbai cases nearly double in single day

The number of corona patients increased sharply on Saturday, after 12 new cases of COVID 19 were reported in the state. Of these, eight patients are from Mumbai, one from Kalyan, two from Pune and one from Yavatmal. While six of the patients from the city have international travel history, the remaining two travelled to Delhi and Gujarat, and had no close contact with anyone from outside the country. Read more

With the city on partial lockdown, JJ Flyover barely saw vehicular movement on Saturday. Pic/Suresh Karkera

BMC allows restaurants to run at 50 per cent srength

After confusion over the running of restaurants in Mumbai city prevailed for days together, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) allowed restaurants, cafes and eateries to run at 50 per cent strength of their original capacity. It also said that restaurants should provide seating in a such a manner that a distance of minimum three feet between two people. This decision was taken as a result of an appeal made by a restaurant association to the state government, asking it to give clear directions on what is expected from them. Read more

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Lockdown is not a time to chill at Marine Drive

With schools, colleges and several offices shut, and other places such as theatres and malls not functioning either through last week, several Mumbaikars were seen hanging out at public places such as Marine Drive, and Worli Sea Face. However, the Mumbai Police has decided to reduce crowding at these spots through announcements and counselling, saying that without self-isolation, the infection will continue to spread. Read more

People enjoying the sea breeze at Haji Ali. Joint Commissioner (Law and order) Vinoy Choubey said that legal action can be taken against those who flout orders. Pic/Atul Kamble