Maharashtra Unlock: Uddhav Thackeray asks district collectors to prohibit large events and mass gatherings

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has directed district collectors and municipal commissioners to check that there is no breach of health protocols and asked them to ensure that there are no mass gatherings or events with large crowds given the risk of third wave of Covid-19 pandemic. The CM warned of the threat of the third wave of coronavirus and said it is far from over. Thackeray further added that the industry should function by following COVID-19 protocols strictly.

"People who are working should stay close to work at work places only. Bio-bubble concept should be promoted as such measures will help to control the spread of the virus and at the same time help in continuing work as well." As per the 'unlock' notification that came on Friday, areas in Maharashtra with infection positivity rate of five per cent or less and oxygen bed occupancy of less than 25 per cent will be in the first category, and can open up completely. Whereas in the fifth category areas, with positivity rate of more than 20 per cent, only essential shops will remain open and office attendance will be limited at 15 per cent.