Local trains in the Pune region will be restarted with the protocols adopted in the MMR (Representational)
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- Maharashtra has extended the blockade until October 31
- Schools, universities and other educational institutions will remain closed
- Movie theaters, theaters in shopping centers will remain closed
Mumbai:
The government of Maharashtra on Wednesday extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown until October 31, but also said hotels, restaurants and bars will be able to operate from October 5 with restricted capacity.
All trains originating and ending travel within the state will be restarted with immediate effect subject to health protocols for COVID-19, per the latest guidelines.
Hotels, food courts, restaurants and bars can operate as of October 5 with a capacity not to exceed 50 percent or as prescribed by local authorities.
The tourism department will issue a separate Standard Operating Procedure for precautions to be taken when operating these establishments, according to an official statement.
All industrial and manufacturing units producing non-essential items will be able to operate in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The Railways will increase the frequency of local trains on the MMR. Local trains in the Pune region will restart with the protocols and procedures adopted in the MMR.
Dabbawallahs from tiffin carriers on MMR will be able to travel on local trains after obtaining QR code passes from the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s Office.
There will be free movement of oxygen-carrying vehicles in and out of the state without time restrictions.
Schools, universities and other educational and training institutions will remain closed.
Movie theaters, swimming pools, amusement parks, theaters in shopping malls and markets, auditoriums, and function rooms will remain closed.
Social, political, sporting, entertainment, academic, cultural and religious events and other large congregations will remain prohibited, according to the guidelines.
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