The Unlock 4.0 phase starts from September 1 when India’s Covid-19 tally has crossed the 3.46 million mark with 62,550 deaths.
The Central Government has sidelined barricades of a few norms for the non-containment zones in the country.
Changes after September 1
• Upto 50% staff can visit schools from September 1.
• The Metro Services to restart from September 7 wherein
. Contactless Ticketing System
. Automated Thermal Cameras
. Fresh Air Points in coaches
. Longer hault at stations
Will be the norms followed.
• Students of classes 9 to 12 outside containment zones may be permitted to visit schools for guidance with their parent’s consent.
• Open Air Theatres to open from September 21.
• Social / academic / sports / entertainment / cultural / religious and political gatherings of upto 100 people under roof to be permitted from September 21.
• Bars will be allowed to serve liquor over the counter for takeaways.
• State and UT Governments won’t be able to impose lockdowns other than in containment zones without prior permit.
• Breaking Covid-19 norms will lead to heavy fine payments.
What Stays The Same?
• Local trains in Mumbai WILL NOT resume in this phase due to the concern of crowding.
• Schools and colleges for students, remain closed.
• Theatres, pools and parks will remain closed.
• No International travel until MHA’s permit.
• E-pass for interstate travellers is a must.
Thus, Unlock 4.0 may prove to be a relief for a few and discomforting for the rest.
