Unlock 1.0 rules for Andhra Pradesh: What is allowed, what is not

Phased easing of the lockdown in non-containment zones has been undertaken

Moneycontrol News

June 09, 2020 / 14:18 IST

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh during lockdown (Representative Image)

The Centre has extended Lockdown 5.0 till June 30 and stated that Unlock 1.0 will be undertaken in phases through the month to slowly revive economic activity after the prolonged shut down since March 25 due to coronavirus pandemic.

Particulars of the easing have been left up to the states, especially in containment zones. Here are the details for Andhra Pradesh:

> Lockdown in containment zones extended till June 30

> Phased re-opening or Unlock 1 in non-containment zones to be done as per MHA guidelines

> Fines to be imposed for spitting in public spaces

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