Here are the 10 takeaways from Lockdown 5 guidelines:
In the first stage of lockdown relaxation, religious places, hotels and restaurants, and shopping malls will be allowed from June 8.
In the second, schools, colleges and other educational institutions will be re-opened. However, this is only after discussions with all stakeholders, including parents. The final decision will be taken in July.
In the third phase, international air travel may be re-started, with exceptions as listed by the Home Ministry. Metro services may also be re-started in this phase.
Cinema halls, gyms, swimming pools, theatres, bars and other places of assembly may be allowed in the third stage. Social, political, sporting, cultural and religious functions, as well as all other large congregations, may also be allowed at this time.
Night curfew hours - previously enforced from 7 PM to 7 AM across the country - have been reduced to 9 PM to 5 AM, except for essential activities.
There shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods. No separate permission or e-permit will be required for such movement. However, states and union territories can, for reasons of public health and given COVID-19 cases in its area, can place such restrictions, but only after wide publicity in advance.
Use of the Aarogya Setu app, the government's contentious contact-tracing software, has been promoted. All employers are urged, on "best effort basis", to ensure their employees have installed the app.
Persons above 65, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below 10 are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes. Research has indicated the COVID-19 virus may affect these sections of the society most severely.
Under the National Directives for COVID-19 Management, wearing of face masks (or cover) and maintaining social distancing remains mandatory in all public places, workplaces and during transportation.
The work-from-home policy should be followed as far as possible, the Home Ministry said. Reiterating rules for earlier phases of lockdown, it also called for staggering of working hours for all offices, shops and commercial establishments.
From FLiRT To FLuQE: What To Know About The Latest Covid Variants Covid Still Kills 1,700 A Week Around World: WHO Universal Coronavirus Vaccine? New Jab Targets Even Unknown Threats Mamata Banerjee's Sunday Ultimatum To CBI For Death Penalty In Rape-Murder How Extreme Weather Is Leading To Rise In Child Marriages In Pakistan "Prove With Pics Crime Scene Intact": Court To Bengal Over Hospital Vandalism Trump, Musk, And The Importance Of 'Exaggeration' In Storytelling India Post GDS Merit List 2024 To Be Released Soon US Court Calls Google Monopolist, Says It Violates Competition Law Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.