Janta Curfew in Maharashtra: Know more about what is closed, what's open and what's allowed
Mumbai, Apr 13: Amid frightening spread of the novel coronavirus infection in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced a 15-day curfew across the state to break the chain of the deadly infection. The curfew comes into effect from April 14 and will remain in place till May 1.
During the announcement, Thackeray asserted that he will not term the curfew as a lockdown but rather a 'Janta Curfew'. It should be noted that Section 144 will be imposed in the state from tomorrow onwards.
Maharashtra COVID-19 guidelines: CM Uddhav Thackeray announces 15-day 'janta curfew' from Wednesday
The new restrictions will come into effect from 8 pm, April 14 and will stay in place till 7 am, May 1.
Here is a list of things that are open
a.
Medical
shops
b.
Grocery
shops
c.
Banks
d.
Petrol
pumps
e.
E-commerce
shops
f.
Cash
ATMs
g.
Vegetable
vendors
h.
Postal
services
What is allowed
a.
Takeaways,
home
delivery
at
restaurants
b.
Public
transport
for
essential
services
c.
Public
movement
only
with
valid
reasons
d.
Home
delivery
of
newspapers
and
magazines
What is closed
a.
Cinema
halls
b.
Auditoriums
c.
Water
parks
d.
Clubs,
gyms
e.
Swimming
pools
f.
Film
shooting
g.
Shopping
malls
h.
Beaches,
gardens
i.
Religious
places
j.
Barber
shops,
spa
k.
Schools,
colleges
The announcement came after Maharashtra, on Tuesday, reported 60,212 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally to 35,19,208 while 281 fatalities pushed the toll to 58,526. Maharashtra is now left with 5,93,042 active cases.
Mumbai recorded 7,873 new cases and 27 fatalities, taking the tally to 5,35,264 and the toll to 12,093.