The Maharashtra government has decided to re-open all temples and religious places from 7 October, the first day of Navratri, an official statement said on Friday amid the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.
From the first day of Navratri, that is from 7 October, all the religious places of worship will be reopened keeping in view of strict adherence of Covid-19 protocols, as per a press statement in Marathi by the Chief Minister’s Office. In this regard, the Chief Minister said that after combating the second wave, we have now planned to fight the possible third wave.
“But gradually we have been taking care of everything and relaxing the restrictions in many cases. Although the number of coronavirus patients is currently declining, we need to be more careful. Even if religious places are open to the devotees, the guidelines of Covid-19 must be followed.”
Meanwhile, Karnataka has allowed 100 per cent occupancy in theatres and pubs in districts with less than 1 per cent Covid positivity rate from 1 October. This was announced Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday.
The CM along with Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar and Revenue Minister R. Ashok held a review meeting with the Health department officials on the relaxation which will be given to the pubs and theatres. “Only the districts having positivity rate less than one per cent are allowed to have 100 per cent seating in theatres and pubs from October 1. If it increases more than two per cent, then both will be closed,” said Bommai.
“People with at least first dose of Covid vaccination will be allowed in theatres and pubs. Night curfew will be imposed from 10 pm to 5 am and pregnant women and children will not be allowed for now,” he added.
The Chief Minister further stated that all the schools in the state will start for Classes 6 to 12 with five working days. “Awareness programs will be held in Yadagiri, Raichur, Kalaburagi and Mysore districts, and the vaccination drive will also be increased,” he said.
“Separate guidelines will be issued for Dasara festivities and a strict vigil would be kept in border areas,” he added.
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