Under its “Break The Chain initiative”, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government on Monday evening, August 2, announced new guidelines for easing lockdown restrictions in those districts where the COVID-19 positivity rate is low.
The government announced further relaxations of coronavirus curbs in 25 districts showing a low positivity rate of the infection. Meanwhile, it has extended the existing business timings of shops and allowing shopping malls to operate in several districts.
Besides, the order stated that in certain districts, which include Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Beed, Raigad and Palghar, will continue to follow Level 3 restrictions.
However, soon after the announcement, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC) issued a list of separate orders for Mumbai. Later, on Tuesday, August 3, the civic body revised certain curbs. This led to many queries among the citizens on what’s allowed and what is not in the city.
The relaxations came into effect from Tuesday morning, August 3.
Here are all your questions regarding the new COVID-19 guidelines:
Are restaurants open for weekends?
As per new orders, dining at restaurants is allowed till 4 pm on weekends as well. Moreover, restaurants and hotels will remain open for home delivery. Earlier, dine-in was allowed only on weekdays. All restaurants can operate at 50 per cent seating capacity whilst adhering to COVID-l9 protocols.
Are people allowed to visit gardens?
Yes. However, the garden will remain open for people to walk, jog and exercise from 5 am to 9 am. Besides, all indoor and outdoor games are allowed, except swimming pool and other games where social distancing is not possible.
Are malls open?
No. The civic body in its statement put out a clarification saying that malls in Mumbai will continue to remain closed.
Will Non-Essential Shops be allowed to function?
All essential and non-essential shops will remain open till 10 pm on all the days, including weekends.
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