Maharashtra Lockdown Guidelines: With a count of 3,898,262 total confirmed Covid-19 cases, 676,520 active cases, and 60,824 deceased Maharashtra stands to be the worst-hit state of India. In order to curb the prevailing pandemic situation and breaking the chain of rapidly spreading mutant variant of Coronavirus. Maharashtra government has announced a complete lockdown in the state till 1st May 2021.
This lockdown at present has certain exemptions but the rapid escalation in Covid-19 cases is inclining the government to impose a complete lockdown soon.
Following the protocol is absolutely essential to fight this pandemic. So here is a complete set of Maharashtra lockdown guidelines along with services that will remain open and shut, and offered exemptions by the Maharashtra government.
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Services To Remain Open
Certain services keeping the needs of citizens in mind are left open during this lockdown. Below is the complete list of it, have a look.
- Medical Services: Hospitals, Diagnostic centers, Clinics, Vaccinations, Medical insurance offices, Pharmacies, Pharmaceutical companies, other medical and health services
- Public Transport: Airplanes, Trains, Taxis, Autos and Public buses
- E-Commerce: Transport of goods, export-import
- Essential Services: Water supply, Restoration/maintenance of telecom, Electric and Gas supply, ATMs, Postal services, and Petrol pumps
- All Agriculture Related Activities
Services To Remain Shut
- Activities: Cinema halls, Drama theatres and Auditoriums, Amusement parks, Video game parlors, Water parks, Clubs, Swimming pools, Gyms and, Sports complexes
- Public Places: Beaches, Gardens, Shops, Malls, Shopping centers, and Temples
- Essentials: Spa, Salons
- Shooting, social, cultural, or political functions
- Marriages and Funeral: Permission up to maximum of 25 and 20 people respectively
Exempted Services
- Companies: Cooperative, PSU, and private banks, Companies providing essential services, Insurance/Mediclaim companies, Pharmaceutical company offices, RBI, all non-banking financial corporations with others can remain open with 50% capacity.
- Restaurants and Bars: Restricted In-dinning, online home deliveries permitted between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Groceries will available for purchase between 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Manufacturing factories can run with 50% working staff.
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To Sum Up
So this was all about the Maharashtra Lockdown Guidelines. Following this would help to break the prevailing chain and help the state to get rid of Covid scare. Stay home, stay safe.
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