The Ministry of Home Affairs vide its order dated 30th May 2020 has extended the lockdown in containment zone up to 30th June 2020 and has ordered reopening of prohibited activities in a phased manner in areas outside containment zone.
As per the order, religious places and places of worship, hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality services, and shopping malls will be permitted to open from June 8, however international air travel, operation of Metro Rail, cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls, and political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural and religious functions, and other large congregations will remain prohibited.
The lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones. These will be demarcated by the state and UT governments, after taking into consideration the guidelines issued by the Health Ministry.
A decision on reopening schools and colleges will be taken in July after consultations with states, parents, and other stakeholders.
Night Curfew shall continue to remain in force on the movement of individuals for all non-essential activities. However, the revised timings of the curfew will be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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