Uddhav Thackeray urges people to wear mask even after lockdown is over

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday addressed the state in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak across the country While addresing the state CM Uddhav Thackeray said that yesterday he held a Cabinet meeting via video conferencing and he wasconstantly in touch with all ministersCM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray addressing the State httpstcokLZ0H84Nr4mdash CMO Maharashtra CMOMaharashtra April 8 2020Talking about the rising number of coronavirus cases in the state Thackeray said that its been a month since the first case was reported in Maharashtra Although there has been a growth in the number of cases but it is not steep Thackeray saidI am getting news from all over the world through news channels that things in Wuhan China have returned to normalcy and the restrictions are being removed Its good news This means things can be better with time Maharashtra CM Udhhav Thackeray pictwittercomw07B9hGHRbmdash ANI ANI April 8 2020Talking about Wuhan China from where coronavirus originated Thackeray said I am getting news from all over the world through news channels that things in Wuhan China have returned to normalcy and the restrictions are being removed Its good news This means things can be better with timeThe Maharashtra CM also said that across the globe there has been a shortage of N95 masks PPE kits and ventilators He said Even the United States is asking us for medicines Urging people to wear face mask and maintain social distance Thackeray said It is not necessary to buy masks from shops You can make one at home with a clean clothI understand that people are facing different types of issues while staying at home People are getting bored I am sorry about that but there is no option other than staying at home to beat COVID19 Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray pictwittercommM5CLg4gfNmdash ANI ANI April 8 2020Apologising to the citizens of Maharashtra for facing tough times amid lockdown Thackeray said I understand that people are facing different types of issues while staying at home People are getting bored I am sorry about that but there is no option other than staying at home to beat COVID19In his address Uddhav Thackeray said that the state is providing 15 lakh meals per day for all migrants who have been stranded in different parts of the state While talking about Wuhan where lockdown has been eased Thackeray said that the state will also overcome the coronavirus crisisThe Maharashtra CM also appealed to retired healthcare workers to come foward and volunteer in order to help the government fight the spread of the novel coronavirus I am requesting retired nurses ward boys trained personnel and medical staff to help us They can email us their names and contact information at Covidyoddhagmailcom Thackeray saidWith inputs from agenciesCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news