The Maharashtra government on Monday announced new guidelines for easing of lockdown curbs in those districts where the Covid-19 positivity rate is low.
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, said that allowing all segments of society in Mumbai local trains would be difficult “in the first phase" as the easing of curbs is being done slowly.
The restrictions on movement of people will be applicable from 9 pm to 5 am, as per the order.
• All essential and non-essential shops including shopping malls will remain open on all weekdays till 8 pm and till 3 pm on Saturday. All shops and malls except essential shops will remain closed on Sundays.
• All public gardens and playgrounds can be kept open for the purpose of exercise, walking, jogging and cycling.
• All government and private offices can be operational with full capacity.
• The offices that can function through working from home should continue to do so.
• Gymnasiums, yoga centers, hair cutting salons, beauty parlors, spa’s can remain open without use of air-conditioners and with 50 per cent capacity till 8 pm on weekdays and till 3 pm on Saturdays.
• All restaurants will remain open with 50 per cent seating capacity till 4 pm on weekdays.