Unlock 5.0 rules for Madhya Pradesh: What is allowed, what is not

As of October 1, the total number of cases in Madhya Pradesh are 1,30,088 while the death toll is 2,336. So far 1,07,279 have recovered in the state. The active cases stands at 20,473.

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October 08, 2020 / 07:59 IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on September 30, released the new guidelines, ‘Unlock 5.0’ which will remain in place till October 31. The new guidelines allows for more relaxation on activities outside of containment zones.

The government in its Unlock 5.0 guidelines has allowed to reopen cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes, with 50 percent capacity, from October 15. Standard operating procedure for the same would be issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

States and UTs have been given a free hand to decide after October 15, 2020, if they wish to re-open schools and coaching institutions in a graded manner.

The decision shall be taken in consultation with the respective school/institution management, based on their assessment of the situation. However, online/ distance learning will continue to be the preferred mode of teaching and shall be encouraged.

Students who wish to attend school will have to get written consent of parents. Attendance will not be enforced on students.

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