Maharashtra Covid lockdown news live updates: State reports 23,179 new Covid-19 cases, 84 deaths
Maharashtra Covid lockdown news live updates: State reports 23,179 new Covid-19 cases, 84 deaths
With a steady rise in Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government has issued a notification stating that private establishments that do not follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) will be shut down till the pandemic continues to be notified as a disaster by the Centre. The state government reiterated the norms that must be followed by private establishments such as theatres, restaurants, malls, wedding halls and private offices. Multiplexes and restaurants have been allowed to function at 50% capacity and allowing more than the stipulated number will also amount to a violation. The government has also asked these establishments to ensure the presence of enough manpower to enforce the mask rule as well as social distancing. The notification will be in force till March 31. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: