On Wednesday, the Center released guidelines in continuation with the gradual unlocking that began on June 8. Starting with essential activities for special train services to finally metro trains and schools and universities, the Center has been following a calculated step-by-step approach to ensure economic activities despite Covid-19 control.
In its October guideline, it has allowed movie theaters, multiplex cinemas and swimming pools to resume their functions from October 15. Movie theaters and multiplexes will open with only 50 percent of their capacity. Various cinema associations have been lobbying the government for this permit, especially after the Center reopened shopping malls and gyms.
Also read: Reopening Guidelines; multiplex cinemas, pools to open partially from October 15
However, there are some activities that are not allowed yet.
1. Swimming pools for recreational use. It should be noted that the Center has allowed the reopening of swimming pools that are only used for the training of athletes.
2. Social / academic / sports / entertainment / cultural / religious / political functions and other congregations in containment zones
3. Similar gatherings outside the containment zones with more than 100 people, if the state government does not allow it. Meetings in closed spaces with more than 50% of the capacity of the room, or more than 200 people.
4. International passenger air travel, except as permitted by MHA.
Aside from these general guidelines, states can impose some restrictions, although the Unlock 5 guideline has made it clear that no lockout can be imposed outside of containment zones.
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