(Aditya Shaw, Intern Journalist): Maharashtra has extended the lockdown in the state till 31 October amid the Centre’s unlocked 5.0 guideline. The hotel, food court, restaurant-bar, etc. have been allowed to open from October 5 with 50% capacity. So far, more than 13 lakh corona patients have been found in the state. At the same time, 36,181 people have lost their lives. With this, Dabbawala has been allowed on the local train of Mumbai. For this, the QR Code has to be obtained before the Mumbai Police Commissioner. Local train services have been restored in Pune.

Maharashtra reported 18,317 new cases while 481 people died. 19,163 people recovered from Corona have been discharged. There are now 13, 84, 446 corona patients in the state. Of these, 36,662 people have died and a total of 2,59,033 active cases.

With this, 327 policemen from Maharashtra have been found corona positive in the last 24 hours, while one has died. So far, 23,360 policemen have been infected in the Maharashtra Police Department, out of which 20,139 have been recovered. There are 2,975 active cases while 246 people have died.

On the other hand, Unlock-5 guidelines have been released in the country. Cinema halls, theaters, and multiplexes will be opened from October 15 with 50 percent capacity. State governments may take a decision after October 15 to open schools and coaching centers in a phased manner.

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