Maharashtra: More relaxations of Covid-related restrictions expected after 30 June
Hindustan TimesWith the first phase of the Maharashtra government’s Mission Begin Again set to end on June 30, the relaxation of more Covid-19-related restrictions can be expected in the state from next month. The government formed a transport task force on Tuesday to look into resolving issues affecting public transport, which has seen minimal easing in the first phase of the mission to gradually open up the state after months of being in lockdown. The state-appointed task force includes specialist doctors from government and private hospitals who suggest measures to minimise the death rate and for the clinical management of the Covid-19 patients who are critically ill. Peehu Pardeshi of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences said, “There have been new spurts with relaxations. Phase-wise relaxation should be accompanied by stricter monitoring and ensuring social distancing.” On May 31, the government extended the lockdown till June 30, and announced phased easing of restrictions.