Lockdown extended in this state till Aug 31
Maharashtra Government extended lockdown in the state till August 31 in view of rising coronavirus cases, which crossed the four- lakh mark.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Government extended the lockdown in the state till August 31 in view of rising coronavirus cases, which crossed the four- lakh mark.
A notification issued by Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar said the decision has been taken as an "emergency step to prevent and contain" the spread of Covid-19.
Maharashtra Government had last month extended the lockdown till July 31 amid a steady growth in the Covid-19 cases in the state.
The notification said movement of persons for purpose of non-essential activities like shopping and outdoor exercises shall be restricted within neighbourhood area limits with mandatory precautions of wearing masks, social distancing and personal hygiene.
Unrestricted movement will be allowed only for attending place of work which are open and for medical reasons, it said.
Swimming pools will not be allowed to operate and wearing of masks will be compulsory in (public) transport system, it said.
Barber shops, spa, salons, and beauty parlors have been allowed to operate with certain stipulations since June 25.