Maharashtra minister Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday said that a three-week long lockdown was required in the state to bring the coronavirus cases under control. Having only a weekend lockdown was not enough for the state considering the rise in numbers, he said.

"We are doing all we can to check the spread, but it requires strong manpower. We will soon make available five lakh doctors, including those who are completing their post-graduation," the Relief and Rehabilitation Minister told a TV channel.