20 areas in Palghar district declared coronavirus hotspots

As many as 20 localities in Palghar district of Maharashtra were on Thursday declared as coronavirus hotspots and sealed to stem spread of viral disease.

Collector Kailas Shinde has declared 20 places in district as coronavirus hotspots and imposed sweeping curbs to contain infection.

In an order issued late in evening, he said entry and exit of citizens and vehicles in se areas have been banned, except for those classified as an emergency and essential services.

He said violation of order will invite legal action. An official release by district administration on Thursday said number of COVID-19 cases rose to 75 from 55 on Wednesday.

district, located adjoining Mumbai, has also registered five deaths so far, it added.