Unlock 5.0 has been set in motion from today after consultations and feedback from states, UTs and central ministries. The new set of guidelines aims to further open up economic activities Unlock 5.0 has been set in motion from today after consultations and feedback from states, UTs and central ministries. The new set of guidelines aims to further open up economic activities.
First of all, what changed in the last unlock?
Last month the MHA allowed metro rails to resume, allowed functions and gatherings of up to 100 people, allowed bars and pubs to open and removed all interstate and intrastate movement restrictions. However, education institutions were told to remain closed, cinemas and entertainment parks were kept shut, and international travel too, except as permitted by the MHA, remained suspended.
What about public gatherings in Unlock 5?
As mentioned above, gatherings up to 100 people were allowed from last month. Now under Unlock 5, states and UTs have been given the flexibility to permit all functions and congregations beyond the ceiling of 100 persons from October 15. In closed spaces, a maximum of 50 per cent of hall capacity will be allowed with a ceiling of 200 people. To ensure that such gatherings do not spread the virus, states and UTs will issue detailed SOP
Will schools reopen?
Possibly. For reopening of schools and coaching institutions, states will take a call after 15th October in a graded manner and schools will have to follow SOPs. Schools that can conduct online classes successfully will be allowed to continue them as is. Regardless, students may only attend school with the written consent of the parents and attendance will not be enforced
Can we go out and watch movies?
Yes, cinemas and theatres will be permitted to open with 50 per cent capacity and B2B exhibitions will also be allowed to open; SOPs are to be released by the Department of Commerce regarding the same. Even entertainment parks and other such places will also reopen from October 15.
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