Mumbai: With the Covid case in the state jumped to 1,410 and Mumbai’s calculation reached almost six months from 673 infections on Friday amid fear of the spread of omikron, the Maharashtra government had imposed a ban on assembly of more than four people (up to 4 permitted) in places General between 9pm and 6 in the morning, and issued fresh norms that limit the presence of marriage, social, political and religious.
New rules come into effect Friday midnight.
Meanwhile, BMC has issued orders that prohibit all new year events.
“There is no NY celebration program, collection or party will be permitted in a closed or open room in Mumbai”.
Orders will be effective December 25 at midnight.
The government’s order states that no more than 100 guests will be allowed at the wedding held in closed places.
In the open, the limit has been set at 250 guests or 25% of the capacity, which is lacking.
The same rules apply to social, political and religious events.
Functions in closed auditories can operate at a capacity of 50% if the chair is fixed and at 25% if they can move.
Open venues will continue at 25% capacity.
For sports events, 25% of the venue capacity will be permitted.
Theater, Gym, Hotel to operate at a capacity of 50% to a surge in Covid-19 case and the threat of omicron variant which towered a big lead ahead of the celebration season, the Maharashtra government on Friday issued a new sidewalk in the country even as BMC was prohibited.
All new year events in Mumbai.
State orders have placed restrictions on presence in marriage, social, political and religious functions.
Cinema, fitness center, spa and restaurant will continue to operate with a capacity of 50%.
They have been asked to declare their 100% capacity clearly according to the license.
“Sudden surge in Covid cases is the cause of concern because the increase is expected from next month.
Experts argue that steps must be taken to ensure no crowding, especially in public areas, during the celebration season,” said an official.
The government’s order also mentions that the Christmas celebration will be arranged in the order of the State House department on Thursday, limiting the presence in the churches with a capacity of 50% of the capacity and shops outside the church, and observing the distance of sanitisers and the use of sanitisers.
In the previous order on November 27, the state has enabled the auditorium, including the wedding space, to operate at a capacity of 50% and an open place at a 25% capacity, without determining the guest limit.
When nearly four lakh marriages are estimated in the state since November, officials show the need to regulate the crowd.
Officials say other restrictions such as complete vaccination requirements to access public transport and public places will continue to apply.
The District Disaster Management Authority has been given the power to regulate activities that are not mentioned according to their local situation.
However, public notification must be given before more stringent restrictions apply.