Published 14:07 IST, July 1st 2020
Section-144 imposed in Mumbai for non-essential activities amid rising Covid cases: Police
Section-144 has been imposed in Mumbai by Dy Commissioner of Police Pranaya Ashok, prohibiting any presence or movement of one or more persons in view of COVID
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Section-144 has been imposed in Mumbai by Deputy Commissioner of Police Pranaya Ashok, prohibiting any presence or movement of one or more persons in public places or garing of any sort anywhere, including religious places subject to certain conditions, in view of COVID-19. following documents detail nature of imposition, in view of rising Covid cases.
"Mumbai city continues to be threatened with spread of COVID-19, it is considered expedient to issue prohibitory orders for restricting any presence or movement of one or more persons in public places or garing of any sort anywhere including religious places to prevent furr spread of COVID-19 virus in areas under control of Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai," order said.
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Mumbai's COVID-19 tally
A total of 903 new COVID-19 cases and 36 deaths were reported in Mumbai on Tuesday, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). " total number of cases has reached 77,197 in city," said BMC adding, "625 patients discharged on Tuesday." At present, re are 28,473 active COVID-19 cases and 44,170 patients recovered from virus. city has reported 4,554 fatalities as of June 30.
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