Railways to increase special suburban services in Mumbai from 350 to 500 from September 21

In a significant development on Friday,  Railways anunced that special suburban services in Mumbai will be increased from 350 to 500 with effect from September 21. As per a Western Railway spokesperson, this decision was taken to maintain social distancing and avoid overcrowding. Thus, 30 ditional services during morning peak hours and 29 more services during evening peak hours will be operated for convenience of commuters.

All commuters have been urged to follow social distancing rms and wear masks while travelling in trains. Western Railway has also clarified that only essential categories staff as tified by Maharashtra government will be allowed to travel. Since commencement of nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown on March 25, Mumbai Suburban Railway has been restricted for general passengers.

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'My Family, My Responsibility' campaign

Maharashtra government has launched 'My Family, My Responsibility' campaign to achieve effective healthcare education for control of COVID-19. Volunteers appointed by Public Health Department of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will go door-to-door to check temperature and oxygen levels of every family. campaign entails giving important messs related to healthcare, search suspected COVID-19 patients and provide referral treatment to people with co-morbidities such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and kidney disease.

BMC has vised citizens to opt a three-pronged approach to taking precautions. This involves maintaining a safe distance of at least 2 meters between each or, using masks regularly, and washing hands/using sanitizers properly. ditionally, civic body has given more tips such as measuring body temperature and oxygen level daily, washing reusable masks using a sanitizer, having nutritious and vitamin-rich food, and practicing exercises to avoid immunity. 

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Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally soars to 11.67 lakh

On Friday, September 18, Maharashtra recorded 22,078 new vel coronavirus cases, propelling state's COVID-19 tally to 11,67,496. At present, re are 3,00,887 active cases in state. With 21,656 COVID-19 patients discharged in day, number of recovered soared to 8,34,432. A total of 56,93,345 samples have been tested for vel coronavirus in state so far. 

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