Coronavirus lockdown has been extended till June 30. Lockdown 5.0 will come into effect when current lockdown ends on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Ministry of Home Affairs released a press release in this regard on Saturday. In fresh guidelines issued by the ministry, the focus seems to be on gradual resumption of everyday activities in phased manner.
Lockdown 5.0: What will open and what will not:
In Phase 1
- Hotels, restaurants and hospitality services will be allowed to open from June 8
- Places of worship will be allowed to open from June 8
- Shopping malls will be allowed to open from June 8
Health Ministry will issue Standard Operating Procedure for all the activities.
In Phase 2
- Schools, colleges, educational/ training/ coaching institutes will be reopened.
However, extensive consultation will be done with states and Union Territories beforehand.
What will not be allowed/ will remain closed:
- International air travel
- Metro rail operations
- Cinema halls
- Swimming pools
- Gymnasiums
- Entertainment parks
- Theatres
- Bars
- Auditoriums
- Assembly halls
- Large congregations
In Phase 3, of the lockdown 5.0, dates for resumption of prohibited activities and outlets will be decided based on the assessment of the situation.
ALSO READ | Lockdown 5.0 guidelines issued for phased-reopening of all activities for 1 month. Full List
Watch | Lockdown 5.0 | Religious places, hotels, restaurants, malls to open from June 8
