Maharashtra reported 15,077 cases in 24 hours – lowest in three months. The daily death count has also dropped to a two-month low as the state reported 184 Covid fatalities. Along with the state capital Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, Sangli, Amrawati and Parbhani districts are moving to ease restrictions followed by the decrease in daily cases. AIR correspondent reports that the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has listed new guidelines for the graded reopening in the city.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''According to these guidelines, all shops selling essential items will be allowed to be open between 7 am and 2 pm starting from today till 15th June. Shops selling non-essential commodities will be allowed to open on alternate days. All non-essential stores will however remain shut on weekends.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''On the other hand, restrictions are tightened in Ratnagiri and Satara districts to contain the spread of corona-virus. In order to break the chain of coronavirus, revised restrictions have been imposed in Satara from today till 8th June. Along with essential services, Hospitals, Medical shops and health services, their transportation and supply chain have been allowed to remain open in Satara during this period. Merchant shops and all other shops and establishments will remain closed.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In Ratnagiri, the borders of the district will remain closed for entry from other districts or travel to other districts, apart from emergencies till 8th June. Medical shops, health services, and health establishments will remain open. Milk and grocery stores can provide home delivery service from 7 to 11am. All other shops will remain closed.</span><br />
News On AIR | June 1, 2021 9:22 AM
Maharashtra reports 15,077 new cases of COVID-19; lowest in 3 months