India is introducing a phased re-opening of public spaces in some areas and a shortening of the night time curfew, according to India’s Ministry of Homes Affairs.
The nationwide lockdown in containment zones, however, will be extended to June 30, but the three-phase easing of restrictions elsewhere — called “Unlock 1” — will begin on June 8.
Phase one will allow for the re-opening of places of worship to the public, along with hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and other hospitality services.
Prior to that, starting June 1, restrictions on the inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods will be lifted, unless the state or union territory decides otherwise. The curfew prohibiting the movement of individuals between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. will be shortened to 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nationwide.
These decisions come as India recorded 8,380 new confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday, its biggest 24-hour increase to date.
Educational, training and coaching institutions including schools and colleges will be opened after consultations with states and union territories under phase two.
Dates for restarting international air travel for passengers, except as permitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, resuming metro rail services and reopening movie theaters, gyms, swimming pools, entertainment parks, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places will be decided in phase three.
No exact dates were provided for the start of phases two and three.
Read more via The Times of India
