Mumbai: Maharashtra The government on Saturday issued new restrictions and permissions in the state amid concerns over the new Covid-19 variant – Omicron.
The state government has made full immunization mandatory for boarding any public transport and being in most public places like malls, shops, events and gatherings.
The mandatory immunization requirement was earlier limited to train travel and certain public places like malls only.
to make sure covid Proper behavior is followed while traveling in public transport, the state government has also made a provision to impose fine on the driver and conductor of taxi, auto or bus in which a passenger is found violating the COVID protocol, including wearing a mask. is included. The passenger will also be fined.
A senior official said, “This is being done to encourage vaccination and to ensure that the COVID-19 appropriate practices are followed. We would like to remind people that the pandemic is not over yet and They should follow the rules.”
According to a notification issued on Saturday, the state government has allowed reopening of open-to-sky spaces up to 25% of the space capacity.
This will allow events, cricket matches and political rallies to be organized in the state.
Events will be limited to 50% capacity in enclosed spaces like cinema halls and marriage halls.
Meanwhile, in the backdrop of the new variant discovered in South Africa, the state government said that international travel guidelines will govern the rules here.
Full vaccination will be mandatory for domestic travel, otherwise negative RT-PCR Will be required 72 hours prior to boarding.
The state government has made full immunization mandatory for boarding any public transport and being in most public places like malls, shops, events and gatherings.
The mandatory immunization requirement was earlier limited to train travel and certain public places like malls only.
to make sure covid Proper behavior is followed while traveling in public transport, the state government has also made a provision to impose fine on the driver and conductor of taxi, auto or bus in which a passenger is found violating the COVID protocol, including wearing a mask. is included. The passenger will also be fined.
A senior official said, “This is being done to encourage vaccination and to ensure that the COVID-19 appropriate practices are followed. We would like to remind people that the pandemic is not over yet and They should follow the rules.”
According to a notification issued on Saturday, the state government has allowed reopening of open-to-sky spaces up to 25% of the space capacity.
This will allow events, cricket matches and political rallies to be organized in the state.
Events will be limited to 50% capacity in enclosed spaces like cinema halls and marriage halls.
Meanwhile, in the backdrop of the new variant discovered in South Africa, the state government said that international travel guidelines will govern the rules here.
Full vaccination will be mandatory for domestic travel, otherwise negative RT-PCR Will be required 72 hours prior to boarding.
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