Hindustan Times quoted Thackeray as saying. Thackeray made a virtual address as the state saw its highest-ever single-day spike in covid-19 cases on Thursday. “I will discuss with experts from various fields in the next two days to find out alternatives to the lockdown," Thackeray said.
Meanwhile, the Pune divisional commissioner on Friday directed bars, hotels and restaurants to remain closed for seven days.
Only home delivery will be allowed. Religious places will also be completely closed for the next seven days. Maharashtra reported a record 47,827 infections in 24 hours on Friday.
The state’s capital, Mumbai, reported a record 8,832 new cases of coronavirus. Fresh restrictions are bound to impact local businesses in the state.