New Delhi (NVI): With Maharashtra witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases, the state government has ordered drama theatres, auditoriums and private offices to function at 50 percent capacity till March 31.
In the fresh COVID-19 guidelines issued by the state, religious, social, political, and cultural gatherings at drama halls and auditoriums have also been banned.
“All private offices except related to health and other essential services to function at 50% capacity,” the order said.
It allowed government and semi-government offices to take a call on staff attendance.
Although the manufacturing sector has been allowed to function in full capacity, the state government advised the workforce to be reduced to ensure social distancing norms are followed.
It also laid down some rules for the manufacturing sector, like no entry without masks and the centres have to have enough manpower to ensure all Covid protocols are followed.
Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today announced that it will make the Rapid Antigen Test facility, to take samples for Covid-19 testing, compulsory for all malls in the city. The new rule will come into effect from March 22.
Maharashtra has had a much sharper rise in the ongoing current wave compared to the one seen last year.
The state reported 25,833 cases in the last 24 hours, its highest single-day count since the start of the pandemic.
Its previous highest was achieved on September 11 last year, when 24,886 cases were discovered.
-CHK
