<p>Amid tense moments over the new coronavirus strain and the threat of a second Covid-19 wave, the Uddhav Thackeray-government in Maharashtra has decided to extend lockdown measures into the new year.</p>.<p>The measures would be in force till January 31, 2021, according to state’s chief secretary Sanjay Kumar.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html">Follow DH's coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>However, as part of Mission Begin Again, restarting of activities and some services will continue in a phased manner.</p>.<p>Besides, the seven-hour night curfew from 11 pm to 6 am will continue till 5 January, 2021, in all 27 municipal towns including Mumbai and as per need in other areas based on the assessment of district collectors.</p>.<p>Maharashtra accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in India.</p>
<p>Amid tense moments over the new coronavirus strain and the threat of a second Covid-19 wave, the Uddhav Thackeray-government in Maharashtra has decided to extend lockdown measures into the new year.</p>.<p>The measures would be in force till January 31, 2021, according to state’s chief secretary Sanjay Kumar.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html">Follow DH's coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>However, as part of Mission Begin Again, restarting of activities and some services will continue in a phased manner.</p>.<p>Besides, the seven-hour night curfew from 11 pm to 6 am will continue till 5 January, 2021, in all 27 municipal towns including Mumbai and as per need in other areas based on the assessment of district collectors.</p>.<p>Maharashtra accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in India.</p>