After the Maharashtra Government announced stricter restrictions which came into effect from 8 pm, April 22, most Mumbaikars preferred to stay indoors. From Gateway of India in South Mumbai to Andheri in the suburbs, here's a look at what transpired in Mumbai on Day 1 of the fresh COVID restrictions in Maharashtra. (All photos: mid-day photographers)
Updated On: 2021-04-23 10:54 AM IST
On Day 1 of the lockdown announced by Maharashtra in wake of the rise in covid cases, most Mumbaikars stayed home as Section 144 was imposed across the state.
In photo: Mumbai police personnel take action against vehicles on the street without colour-coded stickers during blockade at Matunga. Photo: Pradeep Dhivar
A man walking his dog passes a wall with mural on COVID awareness in Juhu. Pic: Shadab Khan
On April 22, the Western and Central Railway also issued circulars stating that only essential workers will be allowed to use the Mumbai local trains. The restrictions, which came into effect from 8 pm on April 22 will be in place till 7 am on May 1.
In photo: A biker without a mask and helmet as he rides past a wall mural on COVID-19 awareness at Andheri. Photo: Shadab Khan
In photo: People await in long queue to take vaccine jab at the COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Seven Hill Hospital in Andheri. Photo: Shadab Khan
Amid the strict restriction in Mumbai, young children were seen taking a dip at Banganga Tank at Walkeshwar in South Mumbai. Photo: Bipin Kokate
In photo: A group of youngsters walk past a banner that read 'Vaccination program is suspended till further notice' outside Saifee hospital in South Mumbai. Photo: Bipin Kokate
On Thursday, Mumbai reported 7,410 new COVID-19 cases and 75 deaths, the highest one-day fatality count since July last year. Out of the 75 patients who died in the last 24 hours, six were below the age of 40, the BMC said.
In photo: People beat the summer heat by consuming juice at Charni Road in South Mumbai. Photo: Bipin Kokate
A BMC healthcare worker collects swab samples of passengers arriving from other states to Mumbai amid the COVID-19 crisis in the city. Photo: Sameer Abedi
With most states opting for the lockdown-like restrictions to battle the ongoing second wave of COVID-19, migrant workers in Mumbai were seen heading to railway stations in order to go back to their villages. Photo: Sameer Abedi
In photo: Mumbai police personnel patrolling the sea near Gateway of India in South Mumbai. Photo: Bipin Kokate
