Lockdown 3.0: These activities will remain prohibited in all zones throughout India

May 01: The nationwide lockdown was extended on 1 May by another two weeks till 17 May. However, this extended lockdown’s restrictions are different for different coronavirus containment zones. There are certain relaxations and restrictions in each zone – Green, Orange, and Red. But there are certain activities which will continue to remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone for a period of two weeks with effect from 4 May, 2020 to 17 May, 2020.

LOCKDOWN 3.0: WHAT IS PROHIBITED FOR ALL ZONES:

• All domestic and international air travel of passengers, except for medical services, air ambulance and for security purposes or for purposes as permitted by MHA.
• All passenger movement by trains, except for security purposes or for purposes as permitted by MHA.
• Inter-State Buses for public transport, except as permitted by MHA.
• Metro rail services.
• Inter-State movement of individuals except for medical reasons or for activities as permitted by MHA.
• All schools, colleges, educational/ training/ coaching institutions etc. However, online/ distance learning shall be permitted.
• Hospitality services other than those used for housing health/ police/ Government officials/ healthcare workers, stranded persons including tourists, and those used for quarantine facilities.
• All cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, sports complexes, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars and auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places.
• All social/ political/ sports/ entertainment/ academic/ cultural/ religious functions/ other gatherings.
• All religious places/ places of worship shall be closed for public. Religious congregations are strictly prohibited.

It needs mention that the government has put up a rider in this restriction list. The Centre has said that the movement of persons by air, rail and road will be allowed for select purposes, and for purposes as permitted by MHA.