Bandra Reclamation closed for visitors from Dec 30 to Jan 2 amid rising Covid-19 cases

Bandra Reclamation. Pic/PTI

Amid rising Covid-19 cases in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday closed the 'Bandra Reclamation- Bandra Wonderland' for visitors from December 30 till January 2.

The Mumbai Police on Thursday also imposed Section 144 in the city starting from today till January 7. As per the new Covid-19 restrictions, prohibition has been placed on New Year's celebrations, parties in any closed or open space including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts and clubs from December 30 to January 7.

Trains, buses and private cars may ply as per the current guidelines and norms, the order stated.

Also read: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai from Dec 30 to Jan 7, New Year celebrations banned

Meanwhile, Mumbai on Wednesday reported 2,510 fresh Covid-19 cases and one death in the last 24 hours, informed the state health bulletin. Mumbai has 8,060 active cases and the recovery rate stands at 97 per cent. Presently, 45 buildings have been sealed in Mumbai.

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday expressed concern over the rise in the number of fresh as well as active Covid-19 cases in the state, terming it as an "alarming" situation, and said stricter measures will be imposed to stem the infection spread.