Companies that will likely be allowed are medical, banks, media, E-Commerce and gas
Mumbai:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray right this moment stopped in need of imposing a lockdown however introduced powerful restrictions for the subsequent 15 days that embrace a ban on gatherings and solely important actions to interrupt the chain of Covid infections that he mentioned had been “exploding dangerously” within the state. “The battle has begun once more,” he mentioned, addressing the state on the large surge in instances.
From tomorrow, Part 144 — a rule that prohibits teams of greater than 4 individuals — will likely be in place throughout Maharashtra and solely important journey and providers will likely be allowed, mentioned Mr Thackeray, urging individuals to maneuver to Work From Residence and observe a “Janata Curfew” voluntarily. From 7 am to 8 pm only essential services will function, associated to well being care, banks, media, e-Commerce and gas.
Buying centres, malls, movie shoots, seashores will likely be shut. Curbs will stay for motels and eating places although residence supply and takeaways will likely be allowed. Shopkeepers and others in important providers will likely be fined if they don’t observe Covid guidelines, together with vaccination.
The variety of individuals will likely be restricted in political gatherings, weddings and funerals .
The curbs will likely be in place until Might 1.
“Sadly I’ve to announce restrictions. Now could be the time for motion. I’m not saying (there will likely be) a lockdown simply now, however there will likely be strict restrictions. I do know bread and butter is vital however saving lives is vital too,” mentioned the Chief Minister.
In his lead-in to the brand new restrictions, he mentioned right this moment Maharashtra had recorded 60,212 new instances and 281 COVID-19 deaths.
“That is scary.”
Mr Thackeray requested army assist in tackling oxygen and drugs scarcity within the state.
“We’re utilizing (oxygen shares) to the hilt. I advised PM (Prime Minister Narendra Modi), trying on the situation, that within the coming days we’ll want oxygen,” he mentioned.
“We’re requesting the PM that as an alternative of bringing the oxygen by street, if we will take army’s assist and get it through air.”
Explaining that his authorities was being examined by the disaster, Mr Thackeray mentioned whereas the state had postponed the Class 10 and 12 state board exams, “we won’t postpone the examination we face presently and it’s one we have now to go with flying colors.”
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