Covid-19 surge: Maharashtra tightens curbs on office attendance, travel

Only govt staff, doctors can travel in public transport; restrictions on inter-city travel too

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday capped attendance in offices at 15 per cent and restricted travel in suburban trains, metro and monorail to allow only government employees, medical staff and those seeking medical treatment.
 
Curbs have also been imposed on inter-city and inter district travel with restrictions on halts, thermal screening and 14-day quarantine requirements for passengers. The new restrictions issued on Wednesday evening, in addition to those already issued by the state government, will come into effect from Thursday night and will remain in force till May 1.
 
While members of the state Cabinet had demanded a