<p>The Maharashtra government on Friday extended till February 28, 2021, the coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions in the state.</p>.<p>A circular to this effect was issued by the state government.</p>.<p>"The state is threatened with the spread of Covid-19 virus and the government feels the need to take emergency measures," the circular said.</p>.<p>The government's guidelines to operationalise 'Mission Begin Again' for easing of restrictions and phase-wise opening will remain in force till February 28, it said.</p>.<p>The activities already allowed and permitted from time-to-time shall continue, it added.</p>.<p>Till Thursday night, there were 20,18,413 coronavirus positive cases in the state, where 50,944 people have succumbed to the infection. </p>
<p>The Maharashtra government on Friday extended till February 28, 2021, the coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions in the state.</p>.<p>A circular to this effect was issued by the state government.</p>.<p>"The state is threatened with the spread of Covid-19 virus and the government feels the need to take emergency measures," the circular said.</p>.<p>The government's guidelines to operationalise 'Mission Begin Again' for easing of restrictions and phase-wise opening will remain in force till February 28, it said.</p>.<p>The activities already allowed and permitted from time-to-time shall continue, it added.</p>.<p>Till Thursday night, there were 20,18,413 coronavirus positive cases in the state, where 50,944 people have succumbed to the infection. </p>