A man walks his dog past graffiti on a road to raise awareness about staying home during an extended national lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lucknow. (Reuters)
Prime Minister Modi last week asked states to re-evaluate whether the one- or two-day closures are effective in containing Covid-19 and told them to press ahead in full force to open up economic activities while fighting the virus.
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With the end of the fourth stage of the blockade, the Union Ministry of the Interior will soon announce a series of relaxations for October. Previously, in a key development, the MHA had allowed subway trains to resume service. The ministry had also said that further restrictions would be eased in the coming days and that activities would be allowed slowly in areas outside the containment zones. As industries look to turn a profit during the festival season, further relaxes are expected with Unlock 5.0, which goes into effect on October 1.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week asked states to re-evaluate whether the one- or two-day closures are effective in containing Covid-19 and told them to press ahead in full force to open up economic activities while fighting the virus. In this context, industries and sectors are fighting for greater relaxation of restrictions.