Unlock 4.0 rules for Uttarakhand: What is allowed, what is not

Madan Kaushik, the state cabinet minister and spokesperson said , "The visitors have to register themselves on a state government smart city portal smartcitydehradun.uk.gov.in and produce COVID-19 negative report ranging in the last 72-hours."

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September 01, 2020 / 15:52 IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on August 29 issued fresh guidelines for Unlock 4.0 for opening up of more activities in areas outside containment zones, , as a part of Unlock 4.0, which will come into effect from September 1.

As the New Indian Express reported, Uttarakhand government too on August 30, relaxed norms to visit the state and has removed the ceiling of 2000 visitors per day to boost tourism which is a major source of revenue in the state. Other relaxations were granted in terms of ICMR recognized COVID-19 negative report and making 'Truenat' tests acceptable.

Madan Kaushik, the state cabinet minister and spokesperson said , "The visitors have to register themselves on a state government smart city portal smartcitydehradun.uk.gov.in and produce COVID-19 negative report ranging in the last 72-hours."

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While some restrictions are still in place like schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions to remain closed for students and regular class activity up to September 30.

Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres (excluding open-air theatre), and similar places will remain closed.

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