Mumbai local to resume from August 15. Uddhav Thackeray said, only people who have taken both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed to travel.
On Sunday Maharashtra Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray announced that Mumbai local will start its services from August 15 for people who have taken both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. CM said that " Many travel organizations as well as citizens, have repeatedly requested permission to use local services. We all know that we have not yet fully recovered from the second wave. There is also the risk of a potential third wave. The Central Government has also repeatedly warned you about this."
Few points which should be noted while you travel:
You must be having the Government certified proof of completion of vaccination.
If you have taken the 2nd jab you will be permitted after 14 days to travel.
Monthly passes will also be available for frequent travellers.
Passes will be available on the online website and can be downloaded from there.
Meanwhile, local trains were shut down in April this year during the second wave of Covid-19. Whereas on Sunday, Maharashtra reported 5,508 new Covid-19 cases, with 4, 895 recoveries and 151 deaths.
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