10-day Lockdown Implemented In Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; Lockdown Extended In Thane

A 10-day lockdown will be implemented in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and a few other parts of the district from July 13 till July 23 due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, reports PTI. Only medical shops, clinics and milk shops will be allowed to operate during the lockdown. The move comes after Pune district reported a record spike of 1,803 new cases taking the total case count to 34,399.

The lockdown which had been implemented till July 12 in Thane city has been extended till July 19. A curfew has also been implemented in Nanded from July 12 to July 20 to check the rise of COVID-19 cases.