The state's deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar declared a Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for security guards and labourers working for government agencies on Thursday. The employees have been made essential workers due to which they will also be eligible for E-passes to travel on the trains.

In Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, so far 15 security guards have died and more than 12 are currently being treated for COVID-19. Mid-day had reported on June 5 how security guards deployed at government agencies were affected by the pandemic.