Sure we have been lucky enough to be getting to get food delivered during the pandemic, but nothing matches up to the experience of dining out. But it looks like our wait to eat at our favourite restaurant in Mumbai is soon coming to an end. According to reports, a group of ministers are likely to meet & discuss the guidelines under Mission Begin Again 5.0, where they would be looking at the dine-in services in restaurants. Great news for all of us, isn’t it?
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Restaurants May Reopen In Unlock 5.0
Currently, only delivery and takeaway services are allowed at restaurants, and the demand to re-start dine-in in eateries has been long pending. The National Restaurants Association of India has submitted a set of the standard operating procedure with the Maharashtra government that covers issues about social distancing, receiving and handling goods, reducing touch points and health sanctity of customers and employees at restaurants once the dine-in begins. Order Street Food Online & Get It Delivered At Your Door Step Soon Just Like Restaurants
Dine-In Services To Come As A Huge Relief For Restaurant Owners
The global pandemic has hit the restaurant industry hard due to all the lockdown. In fact, NRAI has predicted that over 40 percent of restaurants may not open up even after the lockdown is lifted because of the corona hangover. With every passing month, restaurants are biting the dust. In this scenario, any relief or change in guidelines from the Maharashtra government in the next set of unlocking can be a huge relief. Dining Out During The Pandemic: 5 Safety Rules Everyone Must Follow!
Restaurants To Submit SOPs For Operations
The government has already been in talks with the restaurant owners and have requested restaurant associations to submit SOPs of their operations. According to sources, the state government may discuss the proposal to allow gyms to reopen in the state.
Gyms & Health Clubs May Reopen
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Government has also asked owners of health clubs to create a set of guidelines which they would follow to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus. A group of gym owners have been asked to prepare a set of SOPs and hand it over to the government. People With Oxygen Saturation Level Below 95% Not Allowed In Gyms: Health Ministry
While certain relaxations are expected to come under Mission Begin Again 5.0, the Maharashtra government is still not keen on starting local trains and metro services, and we can expect them not to reopen anytime soon.
First Published: September 11, 2020 11:37 AM