(ANSA) - NEW DELHI, DEC 21 - Curfew in Mumbai, and throughout the state of Maharasthra, from tomorrow until the night of January 5th.
The decision, the government officials have motivated, was taken due to too many violations of the safety distance rules found in recent days.
Mumbai, in addition to being considered the economic capital of the country, is also known for its sparkling nightlife, including clubs, discos, pubs, and parties in private homes.
The curfew should prevent people from crowding into the city streets and waterfront on New Year's Eve notes; however, the curfew, in effect from 11pm to 6am is not a lockdown, so small up to five people will be tolerated.
Yesterday, according to The Hindustan Times newspaper, Governor Uddhav Thackeray in an appeal to citizenship, said that even if the vaccination starts in the next few weeks, those who reside in the state will have to get used to the idea of wearing masks for at least another six months: " We were among the most affected in the whole country, and even if the situation is now under control, the contagion has not passed ", he said.
"In my capacity as the head of the household of all Maharasthra inhabitants it is my duty to impose measures that help protect you and protect others."
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