The Maharashtra government on Friday issued a notification for a five-level plan to relax the coronavirus-induced restrictions in the state, based on the weekly positivity rate and the occupancy of oxygen beds.
Traders heaved a sigh of relief as shops selling non-essential items and other commercial establishments reopened on Monday in Thane city and neighbouring Navi Mumbai, which are categorised under level-2 of the Maharashtra government's 'unlock' plan.
In Mumbai restaurants, shops selling non-essential items, and public places reopened from Monday. As per the BMC rules, the restaurants are operating at 50 per cent capacity for dining till 4 pm on weekdays.
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) also informed on Sunday that the local bus service will resume in Mumbai from Monday onwards.
As a COVID-stricken Maharashtra tries to stand back on its feet, here's a look at cities that are going back to the new normal.
Long queues for buses observed in Borivali on Monday after the Maharashtra government announced the easing of COVID-induced restrictions as a part of its five-level plan. | BL Soni
People were seen shopping at the Municipal market in Malad, Mumbai on Monday after the government announced the easing of COVID-induced restrictions. | BL Soni
People were seen shopping at the Municipal market in Malad, Mumbai on Monday after the government announced the easing of COVID-induced restrictions. | BL Soni
Hotels closed due to staff shortage in Mumbai's Borivali on Monday after the Maharashtra goverment announced easing of COVID-induced restrictions. | BL Soni
Restaurants reopened in Mumbai on Monday with 50% capacity as a part of the Maharashtra government's 5-level plan of easing the restrictions induced due to COVID-19. | BL Soni
People were seen training at a local gym in Gorai, Mumbai on Monday after the government announced the easing of COVID-induced restrictions in Mumbai. | BL Soni
(By agencies)
