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

Here's a look at what will be allowed and not allowed in Delhi starting from August 1.

Moneycontrol News

July 31, 2020 / 02:46 PM IST

The Delhi government released updated rules for the next phase of reopening in the national capital on July 30, a day after the Centre issued fresh guidelines for ‘Unlock 3.0’.

This phase of ‘Unlock’ will begin on August 1 and will be in place until August 31.

As of July 31, Delhi registered a total of 1.3 lakh COVID-19 cases. This figure included 10,743 active cases, 1.19 lakh patients who had recovered and a death toll of 3,936. Delhi remains the third worst-affected area in the country, even as the number of cases being reported on a daily basis had reduced in previous weeks.

Also Read: Unlock 3.0 guidelines | Cinema halls, metro, schools and colleges to remain shut

Here’s a look at what will be allowed in Delhi from August 1:

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