Maharashtra Government allows liquor shops to open in Red Zones, issues guidelines

Maharashtra government on Sunday anunced that it has decided to allow standalone shops including liquor shops to open in Red Zones as well, with only exceptions being containment zones. Only 5 n-essential shops will be allowed to be open in each lane. se numbers are t restricted for essential shops.

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Maharashtra's red, orange and green zones

On Friday, Centre released list of COVID zones - red (130), orange (284) and green (319). Maharashtra has 14 classified red zones, 16 orange zones and 6 green zones. Red zones in Maharashtra are  - Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nashik, Palghar, Nagpur, Solapur, Yavatmal, Aurangabad, Satara, Dhule, Akola, Jalgaon and Mumbai Suburban. On or hand, with new cases for 21 days - Osmanabad, Washim, Sindhudurg, Gondi, Gadhchiroli and Wardha fall under green zones.

MHA issues new guidelines for post-May 3 lockdown

On Friday, Central government anunced extension of nationwide lockdown till May 17. new guidelines for post-May 3 lockdown period grant more relaxations for Red zones, Orange zones, and Green zones. movement of individuals for all n-essential activities shall remain strictly prohibited between 7 pm and 7 am. Moreover, persons above of 65, persons having comorbidities, pregnant women, and children below of 10 have been directed to stay at home. Out-patient Departments and medical clinics can remain open in all zones barring for containment areas with social distancing rms. 

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