Published 11:59 IST, May 2nd 2020
Cong's Sanjay Nirupam alleges 'slow pace of Coronavirus testing' in Maharashtra
The former parliamentarian's claims come after Maharashtra reported 1,008 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest single-day spike so far.
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Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Saturday alleged that the pace of testing for Coronavirus is slow in Maharashtra. The former parliamentarian's claims come after Maharashtra reported 1,008 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest single-day spike so far. Nirupam also asserted that the government should consider assisting migrants and also restart MSME and service sectors.
Sanjay Nirupam alleges 'slow testing'
In his tweets, the Congress strongman opined that inspite of the second phase of lockdown coming to an end, 1008 positive cases in Maharashtra and 751 cases in Mumbai has been reported on Friday. He also mentioned that slums in the city being Coronavirus hotspots is 'worrisome'.
"While Maharashtra has reported 1008 coronavirus positive cases, 751 cases have been found in Mumbai. This record breaking figure came when second phase of lockdown period is about to end. What is worrisome is that most of Mumbai's hotspots are settlements and slums. Testing for Coronavirus is also slow."
महाराष्ट्र में #COVID__19 के 1008 पॉज़िटिव केस और मुंबई में 751 केस मिले हैं।
— Sanjay Nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) May 2, 2020
यह रिकॉर्ड ब्रेकिंग आंकड़ा तब आया जब #Lockdown2 की अवधि खत्म हो रही है।
चिंता की बात यह है कि मुंबई के ज्यादातर हॉट स्पॉट बस्तियां और झोपड़पट्टियां
हैं और टेस्टिंग धीमी गति से हो रही है। #Lockdown3
Earlier, he urged the government to assist the migrants who are waiting to go home.
"The lockdown has been extended again for two weeks, it was obvious. But in the meantime, the government should also pay attention to the concerns that have arisen. For example, it should allow migrant laborers to go to their villages. The work of MSME, Service Sector and manufacturering (big industry) should start again slowly."
आखिर #Lockdown दो हफ्ते के लिए फिर बढ़ा दिया गया।
— Sanjay Nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) May 1, 2020
इसका अंदाजा था।
लेकिन इस बीच जो चिंताएं जाहिर की गई हैं,उस ओर भी सरकार ध्यान दे
मसलन,माइग्रेंट मजदूरों को गांव जाने की सहूलियते दे।
MSME, Service Sector और manufacturering (big Industry)का काम धीरे-धीरे शुरु होने दे।#COVID19
Maharashtra's red, orange and green zones
Earlier, the Centre released the list of COVID zones, red (130), orange (284) and green (319). Maharashtra has 14 classified red zones, 16 orange zones and 6 green zones. Red zones in Maharashtra are — Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nashik, Palghar, Nagpur, Solapur, Yavatmal, Aurangabad, Satara, Dhule, Akola, Jalgaon and Mumbai Suburban. On the other hand, with no new cases for 21 days — Osmanabad, Washim, Sindhudurg, Gondi, Gadhchiroli and Wardha fall under green zones.
11:59 IST, May 2nd 2020