TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: May 18, 2020, 22: 09 IST
NEW DELHI: A day after the government announced the extension of nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown, several states released new guidelines, including opening up of public transport, markets and other public places.
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Here is a look at the guidelines announced by various states —
DELHI
- Private offices can open at full strength but they should try that most of the staff work from home.
- Markets can open but shops will open on an odd-even basis.
- Sports complexes and stadiums can open but without spectators.
- Barbershops, spas and saloons to remain closed for now.
- Stepping out of homes between 7 pm to 7 am, except for essential services will be prohibited.
- Taxis and cabs will be allowed but can ferry only two passengers at a time.
- Buses are allowed to run but with only 20 passengers at a time. Passengers will be screened before he/she boards the bus. Transport Department will ensure that social distancing norms are followed at all bus-stops and inside the bus.
WEST BENGAL
- Night curfew will not be imposed in the state as proposed by the Centre.
- Salon and parlour owners will be allowed to reopen the shops from May 27.
- Hawkers markets would be allowed to reopen from May 27.
- The inter-district bus service is also likely to start.
- Apart from 105 trains, which the state has already rquisitioned, the state government will request the railways for 120 more Shramik Special trains in the next few days to bring back migrant labourers.
KERALA
- State-run liquor shops BEVCO to open after the on