India’s worst-hit state imposes strict virus restrictions

MUMBAI (AP) — India’s worst-hit and richest state Maharashtra is imposing stricter restrictions for 15 days in an effort to stem the surge of coronavirus infections that is threatening to overcome hospitals. Top state officials stressed that the closure of most industries, businesses, public places and limits on the movement of people doesn’t constitute a lockdown. Last year, a sudden nationwide lockdown left millions jobless overnight and since then, state leaders have repeate