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Maharashtra government extends lockdown restrictions till March 31

The government’s decision comes on a day when 8,293 new COVID-19 cases and 62 deaths were reported in the state. Meanwhile, a day earlier on Saturday, the Government of India has extended the COVID-19 containment guidelines to March 31 this year.

Maharashtra government extends lockdown restrictions till March 31
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On Sunday, February 28, the Maharashtra government issued a fresh notification to extend the COVID-19 lockdown guidelines under Mission Begin Again for surveillance, containment and control up to March 31.

The government’s decision comes on a day when 8,293 new COVID-19 cases and 62 deaths were reported in the state.

Meanwhile, a day earlier on Saturday, the Government of India has extended the COVID-19 containment guidelines to March 31 this year.

As per the guidelines, the use of face masks and maintaining social distance will be mandatory. Spitting and consumption of liquor, paan and tobacco in public places are prohibited. The activities already allowed and permitted from time to time shall be continued. However, a ban has been imposed on the rallies.

Marriage-related gatherings with the number of guests not exceeding 50 and funeral/last rites-related gatherings with the number of persons not exceeding 20 will continue to be allowed. Swimming pools being used for training of sportspersons will be permitted.

The government staff is allowed to attend office with 100 per cent strength in the entire state. Cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes and drama theatres will be allowed to open with 50 per cent of their seating capacity in areas outside the containment zones only. Moreover, monthly and annual general meetings of the local bodies will be allowed. Yatras/jatras (fairs) will be prohibited till further orders.

All international passengers arriving in the state, irrespective of carrying the latest RT-PCR negative test report, may be allowed with home quarantine for 14 days. The airport operator will permit home quarantine for passengers after the thermal screening.

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