On the day Maharashtra reported 47,877 new cases in
Covid-19, the highest rate since the outbreak last year, Maharashtra Prime
Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday stopped announcing the ban, but warned that
the decision could be made after two days of negotiations. and experts and
political leaders.
The total number of state cases now stands at 29.04 lakh, of
which 3.89 lakh are active cases. Active cases almost tripled from 1.3 lakh on
March 15.
With 202 patients dying on Friday, the death toll rose to
1.91%.
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Mumbai also recorded its highest number of cases since the
outbreak, reporting 8,884 cases on Friday, taking the city's case to 4.32 lakh.
Of these, 57,687 cases are pending.
Swab test by health
workers at Juhu beach in Mumbai. (Show photo by Amit Chakravarty)
In a heated public debate on social media, Thackeray warned
that if the number of cases continued to rise at the present time, the state
would be short of medical staff or could be expanded by health infrastructure.
He said restrictions should be put in place to prevent
traffic congestion. He attacked political opponents for threatening
anti-detention protests, saying they should have helped the authorities deal
with the problem instead.
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“Today I am warning you of a complete ban but I am not
announcing it. I will speak to experts and political leaders in the next two
days. If there is no other way to close it, we will have to accept it, ”said
Thackeray.
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He added that the question posed to the government was how
to end this series of diseases.
“Some strong restrictions will have to be put in place in
the coming days. In the cities, we will have to avoid unnecessary traffic. In
Mumbai, overcrowding and non-expensive hours are common. It is crowded in
restaurants and elsewhere. ”
India covid surge The health worker collects a sample of
visitors to test Covid-19 at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
Thackeray also attacked political parties and businessmen -
he did not nominate anyone - who spoke out against the closure a few days ago
and suggested that instead the government should improve health infrastructure.
“Those who say they will take to the streets should go out.
But they have to do this not to be imprisoned but to prevent imprisonment, to
help doctors, to support families who have lost a breadwinner, to work for the
sick and to help those fighting HIV / Aids, ”he said.
Saying it will improve health infrastructure, CM has asked
its critics to make arrangements for 50 doctors and nurses every day. “I urge
all political leaders not to play politics with people's lives. The government
is taking steps to protect the people, start economic activities and save jobs.
But at the same time, we need to save lives, ”he said as he sought to work with
political and religious leaders.
Providing information on public health infrastructure,
Thackeray said there are 2.2 lakh separate beds, of which 62 percent are full;
20,519 ICU beds, of which 48 percent are occupied; 62,000 oxygen beds are used,
25 percent are full and out of 9,347 ventilators, 25 percent are used.
“This situation is very worrying. If the situation remains
the same, there will be a shortage of health infrastructure in the next 15 to
20 days. I have issued instructions to improve health infrastructure where
necessary. We will be able to increase the number of beds, respirators and
more. But how can we increase the number of doctors, nurses, and health
workers? ”He asked.
"Yesterday we vaccinated 3 million people and since
Thursday 65 people have been vaccinated. We have the ability to vaccinate 6
lakh to 7 people daily. It will be done when the availability of vaccines is
increased, ”he added.
Thackeray went on to say that the government is not hiding a
single Covid-19 case. “Although the situation in Maharashtra is shocking, we
are putting the truth before the people. Some people say I should look at other
provinces… elections are being held in Bihar and it is going on in West Bengal,
but there are no significant cases. I don't want to talk about it. I love
Maharashtra and its people, "he said, adding that he was ready to be
called" evil "for human safety.
Commenting on the measures taken in the US and UK, Thackeray
also said that France, Belgium, Ireland and others have stopped closing the
series.
The Government will never fall short when it comes to health infrastructure and the well-being of its people.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 2, 2021
I am sure that you will co-operate like you did last year. Let us together prepare to fight and win the battle that lies ahead.
Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra!
source - indianexpress
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