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Maharashtra to lift all Covid-19 restrictions from April 2, mask won't be compulsory

Updated on: 31 March,2022 05:54 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Health Minister Rajesh Tope told reporters

Maharashtra to lift all Covid-19 restrictions from April 2, mask won't be compulsory

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After more than two years, all pandemic-related restrictions including the mandatory wearing of masks would be lifted in Maharashtra from April 2, the state government announced on Thursday.


The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Health Minister Rajesh Tope told reporters.


"From Gudhi Padwa (Marathi New Year which falls on April 2 this time), all COVID-19 related restrictions under the Epidemic Diseases Act and Disaster Management Act will be withdrawn," Tope said.


Wearing of face mask will be voluntary from April 2, he said.

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