I have already mentioned in my last article that lockdown 4.0 would end on 31st May 2020 and lockdown 5.0 will start 1st Jun, 2020. Today is June 1 and lockdown 5.0 which is also called Unlock 1.0 has been implemented from today. Unlock 1.0 means government is now moved to open up the whole country but in three phases which will take few months to complete. However, containment zones will not get any relaxation.
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Vehicles are running on the road
I have reviewed my zone and found that autorickshaw, government buses and rickshaw are running on the road while private buses are still in garage. Autorickshaw is allowed to carry only two passengers at one ride. But the passengers have to pay more fare than they paid before. However, metro rail is not allowed to start their services.
According to financialexpress, On Saturday, Home Ministry issued new guidelines for Unlock 1.0 that have allowed shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality sectors to resume their operations from June 8. Religious places are also allowed to open for public. However, in my zone a small shopping mall has already commenced their operation. Not only that, coffee center, electronics and furniture shops are also resumed their operation from today. However, the above organizations will not start their services in containment zones. This is phase 1 guidelines and lockdown 5.0 will continue till June 30.
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A shopping mall in my zone is resumed their operation
Phase 2 guidelines will decide whether educational institutions like schools, colleges, training and coaching centers will open for students. However, these guidelines will be made in July. Some board exams in West Bengal are pending to be held.
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Coffee center, electronics and furniture shop are also started their services
Phase 3 guidelines will allow various activities to resume their services. But it will depend on several conditions. These activities include large gatherings that are more vulnerable to coronavirus. These large gatherings may be of social, academic or political. Apart from these things, metro rail, cinema hall, aeroplane for international traveling will also start their operations under this guideline. Not only that, people could go for swimming and visit theatres. Park will also be opened for public.
It means government has decided to open all services in three phases depending on the assessment of situation.
All photos are taken by Nokia 5