A day after the announcement of the extended lockdown due to coronavirus till May 3 by the Prime Minister, fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting the opening of public places during this period.
Govt issues fresh guidelines for lockdown 2.0
However, in a relief for people, the government has allowed the movement of those facing an emergency during the second phase of a nationwide coronavirus lockdown. The emergency situation can be medical, veterinary care and for procuring essential commodities. However, the government said that people will only be allowed to move when they strictly follow social distancing.
One passenger except the private vehicle driver can be permitted in the backseat, in case of four-wheelers, while only the driver of the vehicle is to be permitted in case of the two-wheelers.
All personnel travelling to the place of work and back in the exempted categories, as per the instructions of the state/UT local authority will also be allowed to move.
Inter-state, inter-district movement of people, metro, bus services continue will be prohibited till May 3. Educational institutions, coaching centers, domestic, international air travel, and train services will also remain suspended until this time.
Public places like cinema halls, malls, shopping complexes, gymnasiums, sports complexes, swimming pools, bars will also be shut till May 3.
All social, political, sports, religious functions, religious places, places of worship shall be closed for public till May 3.
Spitting in public is a punishable offence and a strict ban has been enforced on the sale of liquor, gutka, tobacco etc.
Grocery stores, fruits, vegetables shops/ carts, milk booths, poultry, meat, and fish shop remain open during the lockdown.
Wearing of mask is compulsory in public places across the country.
On the other hand, activities permitted from April 20 include agricultural, horticultural activities, farmers and farmworkers in field, procurement of Agri products, mandis.
