MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Friday provided clarity on the entry of minors in the city’s malls, saying those aged below 18 years would be allowed inside the malls.
The MVA government had on Wednesday taken the decision to allow malls in Mumbai to restart with 50% capacity from August 15 for people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. State health minister Rajesh Tope said that people could visit malls 14 days after they had taken their second dose.
Timings of shops and restaurants, too, have been extended to 10 pm. Earlier, shops and eateries were allowed to operate only till 8 pm and 4 pm respectively.
The state government will soon come out with detailed standard operating procedures (SoPs) for these establishments. Earlier, public health Minister Rajesh Tope had said it would be compulsory for the staff at these establishments to be fully vaccinated.
