The Maharashtra government on Wednesday night announced stringent restrictions in the state due to a huge surge in the cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

The state government has also issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the curbs.

The restrictions will come into effect from 8pm on Thursday and will be in place till 7am on May 1, according to the order issued by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray.
"The state government is satisfied that the state of Maharashtra is threatened with the spread of Covid-19 virus, and therefore it is imperative to take certain emergency measures to prevent and contain the spread of virus," the Maharashtra government order said.
The state government's SOPs say that no travel will be allowed by public or private transport unless it is for essential services, medical reasons or vaccination.
The number of guests at weddings have been capped at 25.
The government and private offices have been asked to allow on 15 per cent staff. The SOPs also say that only those private offices which provide essential services or are in exempted categories can function.

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday night announced stringent restrictions in the state due to a huge surge in the cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

The state government has also issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the curbs.

The restrictions will come into effect from 8pm on Thursday and will be in place till 7am on May 1, according to the order issued by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray.
"The state government is satisfied that the state of Maharashtra is threatened with the spread of Covid-19 virus, and therefore it is imperative to take certain emergency measures to prevent and contain the spread of virus," the Maharashtra government order said.
The state government's SOPs say that no travel will be allowed by public or private transport unless it is for essential services, medical reasons or vaccination.
The number of guests at weddings have been capped at 25.
The government and private offices have been asked to allow on 15 per cent staff. The SOPs also say that only those private offices which provide essential services or are in exempted categories can function.