MHA announces extended lockdown in containment zones till June 30

A day before the fourth lockdown was to end, the Centre has extended the lockdown in containment zone till June 30. It has issued guidelines called ‘Unlock 1.0’ to reopen prohibited activities in a phased manner in areas outside containment zones.

Phase I: Religious places and places of worship for public; hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services; and shopping malls; will be permitted to open from June 8, 2020. Govt to issue guidelines in this regard.

Phase II: Schools, colleges, educational/ training/ coaching institutions etc., will be opened after consultations with States and UTs

Phase III: Dates for the opening of International air travel of passengers; operation of Metro Rail; cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks etc will be decided based on an assessment of the situation.

Detailed report to follow…