Maharashtra and Mumbai schools are to remain closed till October 31 as a part of extended lockdown. As there is increase in number of covid 19 patients in the state of Maharashtra the Government has decided not to reopen any educational institution such as schools, colleges and coachings in the state, only online and distance learning would be permitted and encouraged. Hotels, food courts, restaurants and bars will be allowed to operate from October 5 with 50% capacity, Cinema halls, multiplexes will be allowed to open from October 15 while for re-opening of schools and coaching institutions, state/ UTs have been given the flexibility to take a decision after October 15. Dabbawalahs will be allowed to board local trains and all trains within the state will start services with immediate effect. The government has issued instructions and precautionary measures in which the people would have to wear face coverings at all times at their places of work, work from home would be a preferred mode of working, social distancing has to be strictly followed and gatherings are to be avoided and emphasis on wearing masks, cleaning hands and maintaining physical distance while living with Covid-19 and added these precautions need to be taken when restaurants are reopened.