Unlock 3.0: Schools, metros to remain shut; Cinemas, gyms likely to open, say sources

Unlock three relaxations would possibly consist of reopening of cinema halls from August 1 however with some SOPs such as strict social distancing in place, sources said.

Cinema hall owners are in favour of reopening theatres with 50 per cent seating capacity.

With the Covid-19 restrictions of 'Unlock 2.0' ending on Friday (July 31), the authorities is now formulating recommendations for Unlock three which will come into pressure from August, sources stated on Sunday.

For Unlock 3, the 1/3 set up in the phased easing of lockdown restrictions, a few greater relaxations are being labored upon with the aid of the government.

These would possibly consist of relaxations in reopening of cinema halls from August 1 however with some SOPs such as strict social distancing in place, sources said.

However, some restrictions are probable to proceed in Unlock 3 Schools and metro instruct offerings are in all likelihood to continue to be shut throughout the country, sources said.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) started session with states on reopening of faculties in a assembly chaired with the aid of Secretary of School Education, Anita Karwal.

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal had stated previously that comments would be sought from dad and mom on the issue. Subsequently, the ministry stated that dad and mom had been now not in favour of reopening of schools.

According to sources, gyms are additionally in all likelihood to be reopened in the 0.33 phase.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has proposed the reopening of cinema halls to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The IB ministry had consulted the proprietors of cinema halls before offering the proposal.

Cinema corridor proprietors are in favour of reopening theatres with 50 per cent seating capacity. However, the ministry has counseled reopening theatres with 25 per cent seating at first and following all the social distancing protocols.

Further, states may be given extra authority to set their personal suggestions as per their Covid-19 case load and situation.

Cinema hall owners are in favour of reopening theatres with 50 per cent seating capacity.

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