The Centre has once again extended the nationwide lockdown till May 31. The fourth phase of the lockdown has come with a new set of guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Centre issued the detailed guidelines on Sunday evening.
The Centre has also allowed state governments to decide on the demarcation of coronavirus Red Zones, Orange Zones and Green Zones. This was a longstanding demand of the state governments as many of the chief ministers told the Centre that they were not being consulted for the demarcation.
As Lockdown 4.0 kicks off from Monday, here’s what the new guidelines bring for the country:
1. No flight movement will be allowed. Only those essential flights moving medical goods, equipment or other essential freight will be allowed or those with special permission from the MHA. Domestic air ambulance and evacuation flights will also be permitted.
2. MHA has continued with the restrictions on train movement as well. Only Shramik Special trains, other special trains, parcel and freight services will operate during Lockdown 4.0.
3. All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during Lockdown 4.0. Salons, barbers and spas, except for those in malls, have been allowed to open. These relaxations do not apply to containment zones.
4. All Metro services, including Delhi Metro will remain suspended till May 31. DMRC has issued a statement saying Delhi Metro will remain closed in this period.
5. All social, political, religious functions, and places of worship to remain shut during extended lockdown till May 31.
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