A healthcare worker takes samples for Covid-19 testing in Mumbai. (Express photo: Amit Chakravarty)
Maharashtra, Mumbai, Pune, Thane Coronavirus Live News Updates:
Maharashtra reported 18,105 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the highest count in a single day so far, bringing its count to 8,43,844, while the death toll in the cross was recorded at 25,586.
Good news for Mumbai is that there is a progressive decrease in the monthly growth rate of new Covid-19 cases in the city, which for August is 27.5 percent. For the previous months of July and June, Mumbai growth rate was 47% and 95.6%, respectively. On Wednesday, however, Mumbai saw an unusual spike with 1,622 new Covid cases reported by BMC. From August 28 to September 1, fewer than 1,500 cases were recorded daily. Meanwhile, Pune, which has the highest number of active cases in the country, reported 1,706 new cases along with 28 deaths, bringing the infection count to 1,04,555 and the number to 2,607.
In its Unlock 4.0 guidelines, the Government of Maharashtra has announced a significant reduction in restrictions, including allowing the movement of people and goods between districts, increasing attendance at their offices, and allowing hotels and hostels to operate at 100% of their capacity. capacity. However, schools and universities will remain closed. Movie theaters and swimming pools will also be closed until September 30.
All non-essential stores will be allowed to continue as per guidelines and guidelines issued from time to time. Liquor stores will continue to operate.
All private offices can operate up to 30% strength based on requirements. However, all employers will carry out awareness programs to educate employees to take proper precautions when returning home so that the vulnerable group, especially the elderly, is not affected. A Vigilance Officer will be appointed in each office to ensure standards such as social distancing, face covering, etc. to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Staggering of office hours should be encouraged and only work-related movement will be allowed.
International passenger air transportation will not be permitted, except as permitted by the MHA. The metro will also remain closed.
Social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions and other large congregations will be prohibited.
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