Unlock 5.0: Cinemas, theatres, multiplexes allowed from 15 Oct with 50% capacity

Sept. 30: The ministry of home affairs has announced a detailed guideline for Unlock 5, or for reopening to be effective from 1 October. The new guidelines more relaxations and fewer restrictions. Cinemas, theatres, multiplexes will be permitted to open with upto 50% of their seating capacity, for which, SOP will be issued by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

Swimming pools being used for training of sportspersons can also open with certain SOPs. Entertainment parks and similar places will be permitted to open. Unlock 5.0 is likely to become the most crucial as a number of religious festivals are scheduled in October, including Durga Puja.