Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday said that in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the state government has decided to give extension in service of up to two years to civil surgeons and other senior officials in the health department beyond their retirement age of 60 years.

Speaking to reporters, he said that this proposal was cleared by the state cabinet during its meeting held here earlier in the day. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.