31 May,2020 03:30 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government on Sunday announced that the coronavirus lockdown will be extended in the state till June 30 amid issuing revised guidelines for phase-wise opening and easing of lockdown restrictions.
The state government issued revised orders after studying the MHA guidelines and assessing the ground reality. Night curfew will be manitained in accordance to MHA guidelines issued on Saturday according to which, movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited between 9 pm to 5 am except for essential activities.
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Containment zones
The contaminated zones will be demarcated by Municipal/District Authorities after taking into consideration the guidelines of The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The municipal commissioners in corporation areas and district collectors in other parts of the district, âwill have the power to decide the containment zones. The contaminated zones should be a unit which can be effectively governed and efficiently managed considering the recourses availability.
In containment zones, only essential activities shall be allowed. There shall be strict perimeter control to ensure there is no movement of people in and out of these zones, except for medical emergencies and for maintaining supply of essential goods.
Highlights:
What will remain shut/prohibited throughout the state
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued guidelines for the phased reopening of activities outside containment zone. The aim of Unlock 1 is to resume more economic activities. Hours after the Centre announced extension of lockdown, Maharashtra Chief MinisterUddhav Thackeray and his alliance partner and NCP president Sharad Pawar held a discussion on Saturday night
(with inputs from agencies)
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