New Delhi: As the country entered into 4th phase of coronavirus-driven lockdown, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a slew of revised guidelines.
Kejriwal announced opening of shops in markets on an odd-even basis and running of buses with 20 passengers but said Metro services, schools, colleges, cinema halls and saloons will remain closed till May 31.
"We have to gradually move towards opening the economy. We used the lockdown period to make preparations to deal with COVID-19. The penance done by Delhiites in the last one and a half months will not go waste," the chief minister said at an online media briefing.
"Coronavirus will remain, but life will also have to go on. We cannot have a lockdown permanently," he said.
Here's a list of what's allowed and what's not allowed
- Markets in the national capital can open but shops are allowed to operate only on an odd-even basis during the lockdown period till May 31.
- Taxis and cabs will be allowed but only two passengers at a time in a car.
- Buses are allowed to run but with only 20 passengers at a time. Passengers will be screened before he/she boards the bus. Transport department will ensure that social distancing norms are followed at all bus-stops and inside the buses.
- Hotels, gymnasium, swimming pool, entertainment parks and auditorium, and places of worship will remain closed.
- Social, political, sports, cultural and religious gathering will not be allowed.
- Barbershops, spas and salons will remain closed in the national capital.
- Stepping out of homes between 7 pm and 7 am, except for essential services, will also be prohibited.
- Private offices can open at full strength but they should try that most of the staff work from home.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given powers to States/UTs to demarcate areas in Green, Orange and Red zones, and allow activities in these areas except in containment zones.
According to the guidelines, "all other activities will be permitted except those which are specifically prohibited under these guidelines. However, in containment zones, only essential activities shall be allowed, as mentioned earlier."
With inputs from ANI and PTI
