In Maharashtra, many district administrations and local municipal corporations are either imposing lockdowns or extending the duration in their jurisdiction to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.<br />'' <br />''Steady rise is seen in number of Covid-19 patients in prominent cities like Pune, Thane, Kalyan and Mira- Bhayandar. Therefore many of the local administrations have decided to impose lockdown and continue with door to door testing. AIR correspondent reports that Thane municipal corporation has decided to extend the previously imposed lockdown by one week till July 19 due to steep rise in Covid-19 patients.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Neighboring Mira- Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has also extended the lockdown till July 18 while Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation has extended the lockdown till July 19. Three-day lockdown has been in place in Vardha since yesterday. Nanded district administration has also announced lockdown from tomorrow which will continue till July 20.</span><br />