Unlock 3.0 rules for Bihar: What is allowed, what is not

Let us take a look at what will be allowed and not allowed in Bihar starting from August 1

July 31, 2020 / 03:58 PM IST

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The Bihar government released updated rules for the next phase of reopening in the state, two days after the Centre issued fresh guidelines for ‘Unlock 3.0’. This phase of ‘Unlock’ will be in place till August 16.

As of July 31, Bihar has registered a total of 45,919 COVID-19 cases. This figure includes 30,504 patients who had recovered and a death toll of 273.

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Here is what is allowed in Bihar from August 1:

> Shops will be allowed to open with certain restrictions as per the orders of district magistrates concerned.

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