With the rapid rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra government has announced night curfew and several other restrictions on public movement.
“It is imperative to take certain emergency measures to contain and contain the spread of the virus,” state chief secretary Debashish Chakraborty said in an order issued on Saturday night.
No movement of any kind will be allowed in groups of five or more people from 5 am to 11 pm. Also, no movement will be allowed in the state from 11 pm to 5 am except for essential purposes. Only those who are fully immunized will be allowed to participate in cargo transport, industrial activities and construction activities.
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Private office managements will have to rationalize the workforce through work from home and staggered working hours. “It is advised that not more than 50 per cent of the regular attendance is reached and for this the management may consider flexible hours for the employees as well as keeping the offices open for 24 hours and working in shifts,” the order said. Is.” Only fully vaccinated employees will be physically present in the office. For government offices, rationalization of staff present during office hours will be done by reducing working hours based on requirements along with promotion of work from home.
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All shopping malls, market complexes will operate with 50 per cent capacity and only those who are fully vaccinated will be allowed entry. Shopping malls and complexes will remain closed daily from 10 pm to 8 am. The same rules apply to restaurants and eateries.
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schools The colleges will continue with coaching classes till February 15, 2022, except for the activities carried out by various educational boards for the students of class 10th and 12th. Swimming pools, gyms, spas, wellness centers and beauty salons will remain closed. Hair cutting salons will operate at 50 per cent capacity and will be closed daily from 10 pm to 7 am. Also all amusement parks, zoos and museums will remain closed. domestic travel
Double vaccination or mandatory negative RTPCR test report valid for 72 hours from the time of arrival in the state has been made mandatory. This applies to air, train as well as on-road passengers. This also applies to drivers, cleaners and other support staff.
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all sports Except for the national and international level competitions already scheduled, but no spectators will be allowed. RTPCR/RAT test has been made mandatory for all players and officials every third day.
Says no lockdown CM Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said in a statement that the government is not contemplating a complete lockdown in the state but strict action will be taken against those who defy the norms issued by the government.
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