Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray holds review meeting, practices social distancing amid lockdown

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday held a review meeting to take stock of preparedness regarding Coronavirus outbreak in state. Three more people in Maharashtra were tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday bringing state's count to 125, highest in country. entire country has been put into a 21-day lockdown to arrest spread of virus. Amidst lockdown, Uddhav Thackeray adhered to concept of social distancing, holding meeting  in an open lawn at his official residence and placing chairs at a respectable distance. 

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This comes shortly after social distancing was observed during Union cabinet meeting chaired at PM Modi's residence.  "If you want to tame spread of virus, only way to do it is to break cycle of transmission by practising social distancing," Prime Minister said during his nationwide address before anuncing lockdown. Soon after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had emulated concept holding his state meeting by placing chairs at a respectable distance.

A study by experts at Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has estimated that India may be able to reduce its COVID-19 cases by 62% if social distancing and quarantines are strictly observed.  

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Essential commodity stores to remain open for 24 hours

In conclusion of meeting held on Thursday, Uddhav Thackeray anunced that all essential commodities, grocery stores, and medical stores will be allowed to remain open for 24hours. He stated that due to lockdown, people were rushing to buy essential commodities, so decision was being taken keeping in mind gravity of situation.  meeting also highlighted certain guidelines given by government regarding distance, disinfection, and cleanliness.

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