With the first phase of Unlock 1.0, the Ministry issued
guidelines for re-opening of malls, offices, religious places, and hotels from June
8, 2020.
The Ministry of Home Affairs imposed new guidelines for areas
outside the containment zones, while the areas in containment zones will remain
closed. The rules mentioned that only asymptomatic visitors will be allowed in
these places. And the entrances everywhere will have sanitizer dispensers and
thermal screening facilities.
People are instructed to use masks in public places, maintain social
distancing, and also do not form large gatherings in malls. The instructions
are to be followed by both the workers and visitors.
What is Opening?
Phase 1 of the ‘unlock’ begins from June 8 with new
guidelines. The places to open are-
· Religious
places of worship
· Shopping
Malls
· Hotels, restaurants,
and other places that offer hospitality.
This phase will be followed by phase 2 and phase 3 in the
upcoming months where permissions will be granted for further opening.
The night curfews will be continued with restrictions on
movement before 5 am and after 9 pm.
Updates in Containment Zones
The District Authorities will identify the containment zones
and those areas will observe lockdown till June 30.
Only essential services will be made available in containment
zone areas, with no movement of people except for goods, services, and/or
emergencies.
Besides this, the States have the power to regulate the
movement of people in case of any threats regarding the spread of Covid-19.
In Worship Places-
· Places of
worship to have separate exits.
· Offering prasad, holy water, or any other
thing will be prohibited.
· Touching
of statues, idols, and holy books will not be allowed.
· Shoes to
be taken off in the vehicle itself.
· The ringing
of bells, choirs or singing groups will not be allowed.
In Restaurants-
· 50% of
seating in restaurants.
· Disposable
menus are advised to be used.
· Restaurants
to encourage takeaways, with food packages left at the door without any direct
contact being made.
· Digital
payments will be encouraged.
· Restaurants
should stagger patrons if possible.
In Shopping Malls-
· The
number of customers in every shop should be kept at a minimum.
· Children
play areas and cinema halls to remain close.
· The number
of people in elevators should be restricted in malls.
· Crowd
management in parking lots and outside mall premises to ensure social
distancing.
In Hotels-
·
Luggage must be disinfected before sending it to the
rooms.
·
Guests must provide travel history, medical
condition, self-declaration form, and id to check-in.
Apart from this, masks are to be worn permanently while
visiting any public place, with any kind of contact to be avoided.
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