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Maharashtra unlock begins from today, check what will be opening
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed to citizens not to let their guard down and follow all precautions to check the spread of COVID-19 after the unlock process has begun. Several non-essential services will be reopening throughout Maharashtra from June 7 onwards following a five-tier system introduced by CM Uddhav Thackeray. Take a look at what services will reopen:
BMC warns Mumbai to be cautious as unlock begins
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The BMC in a tweet said, "Mumbai, a gentle reminder! While we are getting back on track with the phase-wise opening, we can't go off the rails on our common main goal - a Covid free Mumbai. Let's reopen, but with care. Follow all precautions!"
Maharashtra has adopted a five-level plan to implement relaxations
The Maharashtra government has announced a five-level plan to relax the coronavirus-induced restrictions in the state, based on the weekly positivity rate and the occupancy of oxygen beds.
Construction sites will be allowed to reopen
Easing of curbs under level-3 category are applicable for places where the positivity rate is five per cent to 10 per cent and the oxygen bed occupancy is more than 40 per cent.
Mumbai is at the level-3 with a positivity rate of 5.56 per cent
As per the government's order, essential shops in Mumbai will remain open on all seven days in a week till 4 pm, but non-essential shops will function only on weekdays till 4 pm, BMC officials said.
Medical and chemist shops will remain open round-the-clock
Restaurants are also allowed to remain open till 4 pm, but only with 50 per cent their capacity, BMC officials said, adding that the facilities of parcel, takeaway and home delivery of food will continue.
Public places and grounds and are allowed to reopen from 5 am to 9 am every day
Buses of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), the city civic body's transport wing, were allowed to ferry passengers with 100 per cent seating capacity, though local trains were restricted for those working in medical and essential services.
Social and political gatherings will be conducted with 50 per cent capacity
Only 50 people can attend a marriage ceremony, while only 20 people can attend a funeral.
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