India is heading towards Unlock 3.0 with new guidelines that will be applicable, starting from 1 August.
Night curfew has been lifted up, yoga institutes and gym to be allowed to re-open from 5 August. Independence Day celebrations on 15 August will be conducted by following health protocols. Apart from this, schools, colleges and coaching institutions to be closed as well strict implementation of lockdown in containment zones till 31 August.
Under the Vande Bharat Mission, limited international air travel is allowed. Outside containment zones, all activities expect metro, theaters, swimming pools, bars, auditoriums and any kind of functions are permitted. Usage of Aarogya Setu app is encouraged by the ministry officials.
Containment zones to be demarcated by state government and notified on websites of District Collectors. Kids below 10 and elderly above 65 are advised to stay at home. The SOPs will be issued by the Union health ministry, one should follow safety norms like social distancing, stepping out only for essential services and wearing face masks.
MHA announces #Unlock3 guidelines
✅Yoga institutes & gymnasiums to open from August 5
❌Schools, colleges, etc to remain closed till August 31
✅Independence Day functions allowed with social distancing
❌Metros, cinema halls, etc to remain closedRead: https://t.co/M9MK1VhLIs pic.twitter.com/bFGDZcL876
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