Unlock 2.0:Centre grants more relaxations from 1st July
Published On: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | By: Team KnowMyStock
The Centre on 29th June issued guidelines for “unlock 2.0”, but the rapid increase in Covid-19 cases in several parts of the country meant it stopped short of reopening schools, colleges, and coaching institutions. International air travel and metro rail services will also continue to remain shut at least till July 31, and large congregations stay banned. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra decided to extend the lockdown in several parts of the states until July 31. “Unlock 2.0” will come into force on1st July 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address the nation at 4 pm on Tuesday,30th June. The fresh guidelines, issued by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, stated domestic flights and train services, already allowed, would be further expanded in a calibrated manner.
Under the fresh guidelines, night curfew has been relaxed. Night curfew will now be from 10 pm to 5 am, instead of 9 pm to 5 am. Shops have been allowed to have, space permitting, more than five people at a time.Vulnerable persons above the age of 65, people with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 are advised to stay at home.
“Unlock 1” guidelines, issued on May 30, had ordered reopening religious places, malls, hotels, and restaurants from June 8. It had also stated the decision on reopening schools and other educational institutions would be taken in July after feedback from parents and other stakeholders.
Tags: Unlock 2.0
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