On New Year's eve, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray urged people to be careful and to ensure their behaviour does not contribute to the spread of the coronavirus infection.

We don't want to stop, but we need to be alert and cautious, no matter how many challenges come, a statement by the Chief Minister's Office said. “May the New Year bring happiness and prosperity to all our lives. For this, let us resolve for better health,” the chief minister said.