Unlock 1.0 rules in Maharashtra | What is allowed, what is not

Unlock 1.0 in Maharashtra will begin today. Among other things, the night curfew of 9 pm to 5 am will continue

Moneycontrol News

June 08, 2020 / 11:01 IST

As the rest of the country eases coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions starting June 8, unlock 1.0 in Maharashtra may be a little different considering the state is among the worst affected.

A curfew will continue to be imposed from 9 pm to 5 am as part of the unlock 1.0 rules in Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra and only essential activities will be permitted in containment zones.

With nearly 86,000 COVID-19 infections and over 3,000 deaths.

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Here are activities that are permitted:

COVID-19 Vaccine

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a vaccine work?

A vaccine works by mimicking a natural infection. A vaccine not only induces immune response to protect people from any future COVID-19 infection, but also helps quickly build herd immunity to put an end to the pandemic. Herd immunity occurs when a sufficient percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, making the spread of disease from person to person unlikely. The good news is that SARS-CoV-2 virus has been fairly stable, which increases the viability of a vaccine.

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