Maharashtra announces stricter Covid curbs; offices to work with 15% staff

Even essential services have been asked to work with the lowest required capacity and not exceed 50% of strength in any scenario

In view of a major spurt in new coronavirus cases in the state, the Maharashtra government on Thursday evening announced stricter curbs on movement of people. Among key measures, all government offices in the state, except those directly involved in handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, were asked to operate with only 15 per cent of their employees or just five – whichever is higher.
 
Making addition to the ‘Break the chain’ order of April 13, the state government has even asked offices falling under the ‘essential services’ categorisation to work with the lowest required capacity in no scenario exceed