A day after the nationwide lockdown was extended till May 17 and major relaxations were allowed, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) clarified on Saturday that e-commerce could be used for the delivery of essential and non-essential products in districts designated as green and orange zones. In red zones, e-commerce can only be used for delivery of essential items, a senior MHA official said.
In another significant addition, the official said barbers and salons could also open in orange and green zones. Liquor shops could open in all zones except containment areas. In urban areas, liquor shops that are not in market complexes and malls could open everywhere.
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Decision of RWAs
Regarding the entry of domestic helps, electricians, plumbers and others, the official said Residents Welfare Association (RWAs) should take a call “by keeping health protocols in mind.”
“In case of any mishappening, the responsibility lies with the person allowing the outsiders in their homes,” said the official.
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The official added that public transport was still barred, except in green zones where buses have been allowed to ply with 50% capacity.
Transport curbs
MHA also issued a separate clarification for orange zones where it said that “inter-district and intra-district plying of buses remains prohibited.”
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