Here's how life in India changes from today under Unlock 5.0 (PART-2)

 Is public transport up and running? 

Over the last few months, public transport including metro and domestic flights have all been allowed to resume activities with strict safety guidelines.

Has interstate and/or international travel been allowed? 

There is no restriction on interstate and intrastate movement of goods and people outside containment zones. However, restrictions on international travel, except those permitted by the MHA, will continue. 

Does reopening mean it is safe to go outside again? 

With India having over 6 million total Covid cases, this is as bad a time as any to stop being careful. Especially the vulnerable population - the elderly, people with comorbidities, pregnant women, children below the age of 10 — are still advised to stay at home. Delhi’s third sero-survey showed that 33 per cent of people have antibodies against Covid, which means about a third of the national capital has been exposed to it. 

Will there be an Unlock 6? 

Since Unlock 2 on June 29th, there has been a new ‘edition’ of unlocking at the end of every following month — Unlock 3 on July 29th, Unlock 4 on August 29th, and Unlock 5 on September 30th. Based on how certain restrictions are still in place with respect to containment zones, international travel, etc, another set of easing is likely to follow by the end of October