BIG NEWS: Maharashtra to lift all COVID 19 restrictions ahead of Gudi Padwa, Masks not compulsory from Saturday, Read Here

With the constant dip in COVID 19 cases, the Uddhav Thackeray government of Maharashtra on Thursday has decided to lift all COVID 19 restrictions from the state.

“From April 2nd, all Covid restrictions will be lifted in Maharashtra. No fine will be imposed for not wearing masks. We can’t say that Covid has been eradicated; I request that people wear masks. That’ll be a choice, it won’t be mandatory anymore,” Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said.

“Around 22 lakhs govt employees in the age group of 40-50 years will be provided one mandatory checkup a year & two checkups for age group 50-60 yrs. Rs 5000 (upper limit) will be provided to each employee for the same, costing approx Rs 105 crores every year,” he added.

Before this decision came out, Rajesh Tope had warned people to follow all COVID 19 protocols and that we still can’t think of removing masks.

“We will have to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour. There are relaxations given, it’s not as strict as earlier. But we will have to wear masks,” Tope said.

The number of cases significantly dropped in Maharashtra. According to recent reports, around 103 COVID 19 cases were recorded on Tuesday and no new deaths were registered.

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