: Lockdown 4.0 Details: What Activities Are Allowed and What Is Prohibited #IndiaNEWS #Coronavirus The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have crossed 96,000. With over 3,000 deaths

Lockdown 4.0 Details: What Activities Are Allowed and What Is Prohibited #IndiaNEWS #Coronavirus
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have crossed 96,000. With over 3,000 deaths so far, the country has surpassed China, that has officially declared 82,954 cases.
At the same time, the prolonged lockdown is leading to irreparable losses to the countryâ€™s economy, which is why the government has decided to extend the lockdown to Phase 4 till 31 May, but with certain relaxations.
In a major step, the Centre has now instructed the states and union territories to define their red, orange and green zones adhering to the parameters specified by the Union Health Ministry. Â
Here is a complete list of guidelines for Lockdown 4. 0 issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday. Â
What activities are allowed:Â

Interstate transport of buses and other passenger vehicles will now be permitted with mutual consent from both of the concerned states or Union Territories. Movement of public transport within a state/UT depend upon the decision by the respective state governments. Â
So far, only standalone shops which sell essential goods were allowed to function. Now, marketplaces (except shopping malls) can also be opened but following certain restrictions on overcrowding:

Social distancing to be strictly maintained
Frequent sanitisation is a must.
Only five people will be allowed inside a standard-sized shop at a time.
Staggered work and business hours to be followed.

Sports complexes and stadia will now be allowed to open for sports practices, but spectators will continue to be prohibited. Â
Private offices, previously allowed to function with 33% employee strength, can presumably start operating normally as no restrictions were mentioned. Â
Employers have been instructed to ensure that their employees install the Aarogya Setu app to monitor contact-tracing. Â
Installation, though not mandatory for public and private sector employees, is highly recommended. Â
E-commerce platforms have been allowed to resume their delivery of all goods (both essential and non-essential) in all the three zones (red, orange and green). Movement of all types of goods cargo is allowed, including empty cargo vehicles. Â
App-based cab services to be permitted beyond emergency hospital visits as the ban on cab aggregators has been lifted. Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws can start plying again. Â
Restaurants are allowed to remain open but only for food delivery services. Â
Salons, spas and barbershops allowed to open.

What activities are prohibited:Â

Shopping malls, movie theatres, gymnasiums, swimming pools, amusement park, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places with a high risk of contagion will remain closed till 31 May.