Gymnasiums, vyayam shalas and fitness centres in the state can reopen on the auspicious muhurat of Dussehra, i.e. October 25. The COVID-19 standard operating procedure has been prepared for these establishments.

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray made an announcement to this effect on Saturday evening. A statement from the CMO gave the operators a week's time to prepare for the reopening. However, steam bath and group exercises such as zumba and yoga will not be allowed. Thackeray made a statement after meeting the business representatives.