Palghar: The authorities in Maharashtra’s Palghar have banned weekly markets and mass marriages throughout the district in view of the prevailing coronavirus state of affairs within the state, an official mentioned on Friday.
An order to this impact was issued by district collector Manik Gursal on Thursday, he mentioned.
“Weekly markets are a daily function in Palghar and different rural elements of Maharashtra. Nevertheless, in view of the spike in COVID-19 circumstances within the state, the collector ordered a ban on the weekly markets within the district from February 25 until additional orders,” the official mentioned.
The collector additionally banned mass weddings within the district to keep away from massive gatherings, he added.
“The administration has began cracking down on marriage halls to test compliance of COVID-19 pointers and motion is being taken in opposition to the violators,” the official mentioned.
Based on him, solely 50 individuals can attend a marriage as per the rules.
The coronavirus tally in Palghar district has gone as much as 45,838 with the addition of 45 circumstances on Thursday, whereas the demise toll has reached 1,204, one other official mentioned.
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