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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Alok Deshpande

COVID-19: Restrictions return in Maharashtra

Warning: A mural at Deonar, in Mumbai, promotes the message to not throw used masks carelessly.

In what could be termed as the return of partial lockdown in the State in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra government announced that all cinema halls, hotels and restaurants will run on 50% capacity only.

According to new guidelines issued on Monday, entry in cinema halls, restaurants, shopping malls will be allowed only to those wearing masks. Establishments have been asked to make adequate arrangement of santisiers and additional personnel to strictly enforce the rules. In case of violations, these will be closed down till further notification.

The guidelines bar all social, cultural, political and religious gathering. Not more than 50 people will be allowed at weddings and not more than 20 at funerals.

The government has also announced rules for home isolation under which information should be provided to local authorities along with that of medical practitioners under whose supervision the patient is being operated. While stamps on the patients hands are being made mandatory, a board needs to be fixed on the door with information on 14-day isolation. Family members are also being asked to restrict movements.

All offices except those related to health and other essential services will work at 50% capacity. Management trusts of all religious places are being asked to fixed maximum capacity per hour for devotees depending upon the availability of space for movements. They have also been asked to promote online reservation.

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