In a massive development, the Maharashtra government is all set to relax the majority COVID-19 restrictions from April 1, reports stated.
This development comes as there is a steep decline in coronavirus cases across the state.
The decision to lift the existing restrictions was taken during the meeting of the State Executive Committee, said the state health department official. Though, a final decision will be taken by the Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray after a review meeting with the state-appointed COVID task force and other officials.
He said that official notification will be issued in a day or two.
Additionally, this came days after the Central government announced the revocation of the provisions of the Disaster Management Act.
As per the order issued by the Centre, requirements for vaccination and social distancing will be done away with. However, the use of face masks in public places will continue.
With this, Mumbaikars will get a sigh of relief as it has come to light that the state government will do away with the restrictions like vaccine requirements for people using public transport or going to theatres, malls. Lifting of curbs will mean all the activities will take place like pre-COVID situation. There will be no restrictions on non-vaccinated citizens using public transport or people attending weddings, political and social functions.
The state has presently mandated double dose vaccination for those seeking to enter establishments, including malls and theatres, and travel by public transport.
Moreover, even under the Epidemic Diseases Act, the state government has power to impose curbs. Therefore, under the act, an advisory will be issued for use of masks and vaccines. Besides, the caps on prices of drugs and sanitiser will remain in place under the Act.
As per the current circular, all shopping centres, cinema halls, restaurants and bars, sports complexes, gyms and spas, swimming pools, religious places, tourist places, entertainment parks can operate at 100 per cent capacity in 14 districts. A new circular will extend these relaxations across the 22 remaining districts.
It is pertinent to note that Maharashtra recorded 103 COVID-19 cases with zero deaths. The total number of coronavirus cases has mounted to 78,73,722. Mumbai reported 36 cases and zero deaths taking the tally to 1,056,993, while the death toll stands at 19,559.
Also Read: COVID-19: Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra Govt To Detail Restrictions Imposed On Local Train Travel
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