Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday announced restrictions starting 8 p.m. on April 14, till April 30, to break the chain of the coronavirus which has gripped the state. 
 
However, Mumbai suburban trains and city buses will continue to run, but commutes will be permitted for those in the designated `essential services, he said. 
 
Maharashtra has been the country's worst-hit state due to the coronavirus, accounting for about a quarter of India's 13.5 million cases.&nbsp;

These things will not be allowed during the COVID-19 curfew in Maharashtra:

Citizens are not allowed to move in public places without valid reasons mentioned by the government.

All the establishments, public places, activities and services shall remain closed.&nbsp;

Only people from the essential services category will be allowed to unrestricted movements.

The decision regarding drivers, attendants to work in the 'exception category' will be taken by local authorities.

Essential categories that will be allowed&nbsp;

Shops: Grocery, vegetable shops, fruit vendors, dairies, bakeries and confectionaries can be open between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Medical services:&nbsp;Hospitals, diagnostic centres, vaccination clinics and any manufacturing and distribution related to medical products.&nbsp;

Veterinary services, animal care shelters and pet food shops. Cold storage and warehousing services.&nbsp;

Transport:&nbsp;Public transport including aeroplanes, trains, taxis, autos and buses. Banks, stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations. Agriculture and other related activities.&nbsp;

E-commerce:&nbsp;Only for the supply of essential goods and services. Accredited media. Petrol pumps. Data centres and IT services supporting critical infrastructure.&nbsp;

Water, electric and gas supply. Postal services.&nbsp;

Manufacturing units producing raw material for an essential service.

Government, banking, insurance and pharmaceutical firm offices.&nbsp;

Only home delivery of food from restaurants and roadside eateries.

House-helps would be allowed to travel and work

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday announced restrictions starting 8 p.m. on April 14, till April 30, to break the chain of the coronavirus which has gripped the state.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday announced restrictions starting 8 p.m. on April 14, till April 30, to break the chain of the coronavirus which has gripped the state. However, Mumbai suburban trains and city buses will continue to run, but commutes will be permitted for those in the designated `essential services, he said. Maharashtra has been the country's worst-hit state due to the coronavirus, accounting for about a quarter of India's 13.5 million cases. These things will not be allowed during the COVID-19 curfew in Maharashtra: Citizens are not allowed to move in public places without valid reasons mentioned by the government. All the establishments, public places, activities and services shall remain closed. Only people from the essential services category will be allowed to unrestricted movements. The decision regarding drivers, attendants to work in the 'exception category' will be taken by local authorities. Essential categories that will be allowed Shops: Grocery, vegetable shops, fruit vendors, dairies, bakeries and confectionaries can be open between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Medical services: Hospitals, diagnostic centres, vaccination clinics and any manufacturing and distribution related to medical products. Veterinary services, animal care shelters and pet food shops. Cold storage and warehousing services. Transport: Public transport including aeroplanes, trains, taxis, autos and buses. Banks, stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations. Agriculture and other related activities. E-commerce: Only for the supply of essential goods and services. Accredited media. Petrol pumps. Data centres and IT services supporting critical infrastructure. Water, electric and gas supply. Postal services. Manufacturing units producing raw material for an essential service. Government, banking, insurance and pharmaceutical firm offices. Only home delivery of food from restaurants and roadside eateries. House-helps would be allowed to travel and work

Maharashtra 15-day strict Covid restrictions: What’s allowed, what’s not

India's richest state Maharashtra will impose stringent curbs on industry and e-commerce for 15 days to slow rising coronavirus infections, its chief minister said on Tuesday, a move that is set to cripple manufacturing and other businesses in the region.

Maharashtra,&nbsp;home to India's financial capital&nbsp;Mumbai, has been the country's worst-hit state due to the coronavirus, accounting for about a quarter of India's 13.5 million cases. On Tuesday, Maharashtra reported 60,212 new COVID-19 infections.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered most establishments and public places will be closed in the state except those which are deemed essential, including grocery shops, hospitals, banks and stock exchanges.

"All factories/industries" barring some export-oriented units and those making items needed for essential services "must stop their operations", a government notification said.

The curbs, which start Wednesday, could hit auto companies like Tata Motors Ltd , Bajaj Auto Ltd , and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd which operate factories in the state.

E-commerce deliveries will be allowed but only for essential products, the government said, a decision that will affect deliveries and online ordering on companies like Amazon.com Inc and Walmart's Flipkart.

"Livelihoods are important, but life is more important. We need to increase existing restrictions," Thackeray said.

The restrictions will jolt businesses in Maharashtra but also risk having a broader impact on the Indian economy. The state accounts for nearly 15 per cent&nbsp;of India's gross domestic product, making it crucial for the country's economic recovery after months of slowdown.

Maharashtra had already shut down restaurants, bars, gyms, theatres and non-essential stores last week, a move some industry groups had warned will cause economic losses of billions of dollars.

The more stringent restrictions announced on Tuesday said no one should "move in public places without valid reasons" and all public places and non-essential services will remain closed.

Shooting of films and advertisements will also be closed in the state which is home to India's Bollywood film industry.

India's richest state Maharashtra will impose stringent curbs on industry and e-commerce for 15 days to slow rising coronavirus infections, its chief minister said on Tuesday, a move that is set to cripple manufacturing and other businesses in the region.

India's richest state Maharashtra will impose stringent curbs on industry and e-commerce for 15 days to slow rising coronavirus infections, its chief minister said on Tuesday, a move that is set to cripple manufacturing and other businesses in the region. Maharashtra, home to India's financial capital Mumbai, has been the country's worst-hit state due to the coronavirus, accounting for about a quarter of India's 13.5 million cases. On Tuesday, Maharashtra reported 60,212 new COVID-19 infections. On Tuesday, state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered most establishments and public places will be closed in the state except those which are deemed essential, including grocery shops, hospitals, banks and stock exchanges. "All factories/industries" barring some export-oriented units and those making items needed for essential services "must stop their operations", a government notification said. The curbs, which start Wednesday, could hit auto companies like Tata Motors Ltd , Bajaj Auto Ltd , and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd which operate factories in the state. E-commerce deliveries will be allowed but only for essential products, the government said, a decision that will affect deliveries and online ordering on companies like Amazon.com Inc and Walmart's Flipkart. "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important. We need to increase existing restrictions," Thackeray said. The restrictions will jolt businesses in Maharashtra but also risk having a broader impact on the Indian economy. The state accounts for nearly 15 per cent of India's gross domestic product, making it crucial for the country's economic recovery after months of slowdown. Maharashtra had already shut down restaurants, bars, gyms, theatres and non-essential stores last week, a move some industry groups had warned will cause economic losses of billions of dollars. The more stringent restrictions announced on Tuesday said no one should "move in public places without valid reasons" and all public places and non-essential services will remain closed. Shooting of films and advertisements will also be closed in the state which is home to India's Bollywood film industry.

Maharashtra shuts most manufacturing, restricts e-commerce to fight COVID-19

Maharashtra reported its highest single-day spike of 14,492 coronavirus cases on Thursday, which pushed its overall count to 6,43,289, the state health department said.

The death of 326 patients increased the toll to 21,359, it said.

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A total of 12,243 patients were discharged on Thursday following their recovery, the department said in a statement. 
With this, 4,59,124 COVID-19 patients have been discharged so far, it added.

There are 1,62,491 active cases in the state.

The recovery rate in the state is 71.37 per cent, while the fatality rate is 3.32 per cent.

Of the total number of cases on Thursday, 3,659 were in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including 1,275 in Mumbai city alone.

There were 83 deaths in the MMR on Thursday, which includes 46 in Mumbai.

The tally of cases in MMR is 2,99,165, which includes 1,32,822 in Mumbai city, while the number of deaths in the region has reached 11,968, including 7,314 in Mumbai.

Elsewhere in the state, Nashik city reported 745 new cases, Ahmednagar city 247, Jalgaon city 101, Pune city 1,682, Pimpri Chinchwad 1,000, Kolhapur city 173, Sangli city 281, Aurangabad city 291, Latur city 122, Nanded city 112, Nagpur city 924.

Of the total number of 326 deaths, 231 were from the last 48 hours, 63 from the last week and 32 others from the period before last week, the statement said.

As many as 34,14,809 people have been tested so far, the department said.

Currently, 11,76,261 people are in home quarantine and 37,639 in institutional quarantine.

Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally is as follows: Positive cases 6,43,289, deaths 21,359, recoveries 4,59,124, active cases 1,62,491 and people tested so far 34,14,809.&nbsp;

Maharashtra reported its highest single-day spike of 14,492 coronavirus cases on Thursday, which pushed its overall count to 6,43,289, the state health department said.

Maharashtra reported its highest single-day spike of 14,492 coronavirus cases on Thursday, which pushed its overall count to 6,43,289, the state health department said. The death of 326 patients increased the toll to 21,359, it said. Also read | New sero survey In Delhi reveals 29% people have developed COVID-19 antibodies A total of 12,243 patients were discharged on Thursday following their recovery, the department said in a statement. With this, 4,59,124 COVID-19 patients have been discharged so far, it added. There are 1,62,491 active cases in the state. The recovery rate in the state is 71.37 per cent, while the fatality rate is 3.32 per cent. Of the total number of cases on Thursday, 3,659 were in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including 1,275 in Mumbai city alone. There were 83 deaths in the MMR on Thursday, which includes 46 in Mumbai. The tally of cases in MMR is 2,99,165, which includes 1,32,822 in Mumbai city, while the number of deaths in the region has reached 11,968, including 7,314 in Mumbai. Elsewhere in the state, Nashik city reported 745 new cases, Ahmednagar city 247, Jalgaon city 101, Pune city 1,682, Pimpri Chinchwad 1,000, Kolhapur city 173, Sangli city 281, Aurangabad city 291, Latur city 122, Nanded city 112, Nagpur city 924. Of the total number of 326 deaths, 231 were from the last 48 hours, 63 from the last week and 32 others from the period before last week, the statement said. As many as 34,14,809 people have been tested so far, the department said. Currently, 11,76,261 people are in home quarantine and 37,639 in institutional quarantine. Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally is as follows: Positive cases 6,43,289, deaths 21,359, recoveries 4,59,124, active cases 1,62,491 and people tested so far 34,14,809.

Coronavirus: With more than 14,000 cases, Maharashtra records highest one-day rise