PMC extends Covid restrictions in Pune

    at 7:07 pm
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    New Delhi (NVI): The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has extended the lockdown restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic in the city till December end, but without any new rules or relaxations.

    “The state government rules on lockdown in containment zones will continue to check the spread of viral infections,” the order issued by PMC read.

    The corporation has been trying to unlock various activities in the city in accordance with a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

    Taking a cautious approach, the administration is allowing the resumption of only limited activities.

    The number of new coronavirus cases in the city saw a sudden increase after the festival of Diwali and it was being expected that more severe restrictions might be imposed to bring the situation in control but the city corporation has continued with the ongoing restrictions.

    -CHK