Maharashtra extends lockdown but eases restrictions under 'Mission Begin Again'

In a major relief, the state government allowed outdoor physical activities like morning walks and cycling. Additionally, public places can now be used for individual exercises, excluding non-COVID-19 zones.

As per the new guidelines, all private offices can operate with up to 10 percent of their employee strength as per the requirement from June 8 with others working from home.Offices of the state government will function at 15 percent strength or 15 persons whichever is more.

Inter-district bus services will remain barred. Cinema halls, gymnasiums,swimming pools, public parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls, religious places, beauty parlors, barber shops, salons, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services will not be allowed to open.

As of now, the government has decided against reopening educational institutions and against allowing operation of international air travel; metro rail; passenger movement by train and domestic air travel unless specially allowed through separate orders and standard operating procedure.