Lockdown-like restrictions to continue till June 1 in Maharashtra; Know whats allowed and what not-

Mumbai, May 14: In order to break the 'chain of transmission', Maharashtra government extended the lockdown-like restrictions till June 1. The government in the order said all the restrictions imposed under 'Break the Chain' orders dated April 13, 21, and 29, along with new additions will be imposed in the state till June 1. Earlier, the ongoing lockdown was supposed to end on May 15.

 

 

 

1. As per the order, any person entering the state will have to carry a negative RT-PCR report issued up to 48 hours prior to their entry. It should be noted that the restrictions that were earlier applicable to persons arriving from places of 'sensitive origin' will now be applicable to anyone arriving from any part of the country.

 

 

2. Milk collection, transport and processing may be allowed without restrictions though its retail sale will only be allowed subject to restrictions imposed on shops dealing with essential items or through home delivery.

 

 

3. The order further stated that personnel engaged in airport and port services and needed for the movement of cargo-related to medicines or equipment needed for COVID-19 management will be allowed to travel in local and metro services.

 

 

Maharashtra remains the worst COVID-affected state in the country. The lockdown has, however, brought down cases. A total of 46,781 new COVID-19 cases, 58,805 discharges and 816 deaths were reported in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours.