MUMBAI: Alerting citizens against the use of air-conditioning unit against the backdrop of Covid-19, chief minister

, has appealed to the citizens to not use AC at homes as it may increase the risk of generating moisture.

Offering the option of breathing fresh air, Thackeray has directed to keep windows open instead of using air-conditioning units.

“According to the instructions received by the centre, do not use AC unit to avoid creation of moisture. Breath fresh air by leaving windows open,” said Thackeray.

He reiterated that all essential goods and services will be made available to the citizens and they should not panic.

Thackeray pointed out that people in large numbers have come forward to help

government

by donating ventilators and masks, however he has also appealed to all businessmen and industrialists to not deduct salaries and wages of employees or workers, or else, he stressed, there will be another crisis-like situation arising in the future.