Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to allow vaccination for all above the age of 25 years. Uddhav also thanked Modi for accepting his proposal of allowing all persons above 45 years of age to be made eligible for COVID vaccination, the chief minister's office said in a statement.
Earlier on Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray decided against imposing a complete lockdown in the state. However, a weekend lockdown was ordered to check the spike in coronavirus cases.
Night curfew and other strict curbs are in place in the state. Only essential services are allowed on Saturdays and Sundays. Meanwhile, restaurants are permitted to operate only for take-away and parcel services. Office employees will have to work from home.
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