Shiv Sena-led government on Monday announced that the ongoing lockdown in the state will continue till July 31

Mumbai: A day after indicating that the restriction in Maharashtra will go beyond June 30, the Shiv Sena-led government on Monday announced that the ongoing lockdown in the state will continue till July 31, keeping in view the rising number of Coronavirus cases.

LockdownThe CM had appealed on Sunday to all doctors and private hospitals to start their services in view of the ongoing pandemic.

In Maharashtra, outdoor movements continue to be restricted for essential activities like buying food, vegetables, visits to markets, salons, barber shops, with a radius of 2 kms only, said Deputy Commissioner of Police and Mumbai Police Spokesperson Pranaya Ashok.

Uddhav ThackerayNight curfew for people and vehicles will be implemented strictly from 9 pm to 5 am, barring essential or medical requirements, besides all other norms like wearing masks in public, following physical distancing rules at all places, etc.

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of Coronavirus cases at 1,64,626.