With the state seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases and Nagpur facing a lockdown, city administrators appear to be still contemplating taking the big step for the financial capital of the country. While the civic body is open to a lockdown, the decision will depend on the pattern of cases. If a high number of cases is observed in a particular ward, only that ward will be put under lockdown.

But if the city sees a surge across areas, then a total lockdown may be implemented.