Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said the COVID-19 threat still persists, though lockdown restrictions have been partially eased under the government’s Mission Begin Again, and urged people to avoid crowding and maintain physical distancing. He reiterated his demand for resumption of suburban train services in Mumbai for movement of staff on essential services duty. Mr. Thackeray hinted that the lockdown, currently in force till June 30, will have to be extended if people do not follow guidelines strictly. “The virus threat still persists but we need to start economic activities. Mr. Thackeray said he has been demanding that suburban train services resume in Mumbai to allow people on essential services duty to commute.

Source: The Hindu June 11, 2020 04:11 UTC