Continuing with its policy of giving gradual relaxations in the restrictions to combat Covid-19 pandemic😷, the govt has announced the guidelines regarding “Unlock 3.0.”
They will come into effect from 1st of August🗓️.
However, the govt. has extended the lockdown🔒 till the end of August in containment zones, where severe restrictions as imposed earlier shall continue to remain in force.
What will resume?
Under the new guidelines, night curfew that was one of the most important aspects of the lockdown has been removed🤟.
Yoga institutes and 💪gymnasiums will be allowed to open from August 5 under the condition of maintaining social distancing norms.
There will be no restrictions of intra-state or inter-state movement of people🚗 or goods🚚 across the country.*
International air travel✈️ has been permitted in a limited capacity under the “Vande Bharat Mission.”
Notably, the forthcoming Independence Day functions🎊 will also be allowed with social distancing.
Those who’ll have to wait
Schools, colleges🏫 and other educational institutions will continue to be remain closed till 31st August.
The same restriction will apply to metro services, cinema halls🎞️, swimming pools, entertainment parks, bars, theatres and auditoriums🏢.
Social, political and religious gatherings👥 too will also remain prohibited for the time being.
A whole lot of good advice
Besides laying emphasis on work from home👨🏻💻, the govt. has called on the people to use “Aarogya Setu App🤳.”
It has also asked persons above 65 years of age👴, those with co-morbidities, pregnant women🤰🏻 and children below 10 to stay at home🏚️ as much as possible.