First of 3-phase ‘unlock’ plan begins today: What’s open & from when

NEW DELHI: After over two-month-long coronavirus-induced lockdown, the country on Monday entered the first phase of three-phase unlock plan announced by the Union ministry of home affairs. The lockdown, however, will continue in containment zone for one more month, till June 30. The fourth phase of lockdown came to an end on Sunday.

Here is what will open and from when:

Phase I: Religious places and places of worship for public; hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services; and shopping malls; will be permitted to open from June 8, 2020.

Phase II: Schools, colleges, educational/training/coaching institutions etc will be opened after consultations with the states and UTs. Based on the feedback with all the stakeholders, including parents, a decision in this regard will be taken in July.

Phase III: Resump