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Reeling under an unprecedented COVID-19 wave, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced severe, curfew-like restrictions on public movement over the next 15 days across the state, saying the "war against coronavirus has begun again," as it flagged a shortage of medical oxygen and hospital beds. The "lockdown-like" restrictions, which exclude essential services, will come into effect from 8 pm on April 14 and remain in force till 7 am on May 1. Section 144 of CrPC prohibiting assembly of five or more people at one spot will be in force during the period. Let us take a look at the services which are operational and which will be affected:
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The state government will provide three kg wheat and two kg rice free for the next one month to every poor and needy person. (PTI Photo)
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The new norms entail stricter curbs on public activities to stem the infection spread and build on the existing weekend and night curfew in the state. (Reuters Photo)
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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said around 25,500 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi and the positivity rate has increased to nearly 30 per cent in the last 24 hours.
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All essential services, including medical stores hospitals, supply of medicines, among others will remain operational. (Reuters Photo)
Services such as vaccination, oxygen production, home delivery of food, operation of e-commerce firms, work at construction sites with residential facility and industrial activities, where accommodation or transportation of personnel is available, will remain unaffected. (PTI Photo) -
All banking and financial services, the RBI and its affiliated offices, insurance offices and pre-monsoon works will remain operational. (Reuters Photo)
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There will be a complete ban on religious, social, cultural and political functions in the state till May 1. (Reuters Photo)
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The number of participants at marriage and funeral was capped at 25 and 20, respectively. (PTI Photo)
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Saloons, spas, schools, colleges, private coaching classes, beaches, clubs, swimming pools, gyms, drama theatres and cinema halls will remain close during the next 15 days. (Reuters Photo)
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