Maharashtra to ease curbs in 25 districts, guidelines to be announced soon

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said, “We've decided to give relaxation in restrictions in 25 districts. Relaxation will be given in functioning of shops, theaters, cinema halls, gyms."

New Delhi: The Maharashtra government will soon ease curbs in the state in several districts in view of the declining COVID-19 cases. Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope told reporters on Thursday (July 29) that these relaxations will be applicable in 25 districts.  “We've decided to give relaxation in restrictions in 25 districts. Relaxation will be given in functioning of shops, theaters, cinema halls, gyms. There would be restrictions in wedding functions etc, we would discourage using an air-conditioned hall,” Maharashtra Health Minister was quoted as saying by ANI.  Further, he stated that the Sunday restrictions will continue and the state will soon announce detailed guidelines. “Things will be open on Saturdays with limitations, Sunday restrictions to continue. Detailed guidelines in next 2-3 days. Hotels and shops timings will increase till 8-9 pm. But they need to ensure staff is fully vaccinated, they'll be allowed to function on 50% capacity,” Tope said.