Unlock 5.0 rules for Manipur: What is allowed, what is not

As of October 5, Manipur's COVID-19 tally stood at 11,855, including 74 deaths.

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October 06, 2020 / 20:33 IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released guidelines for ‘Unlock 5.0’ on September 30, allowing more activities to resume outside of containment zones. Most of these relaxations will come into effect from October 15.

Strict lockdown will continue to be imposed in containment zones, the MHA said. Adding to existing relaxations made during the first four stages of ‘Unlock’, the Centre has permitted cinema halls and multiplexes to operate at 50 percent of their seating capacity.

Additionally, states and union territories have been given the free hand to decide if they wish to reopen schools and coaching institutions in a graded manner after October 15. 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.

As of October 5, Manipur's COVID-19 tally stood at 11,855, including 74 deaths.

The Manipur government has allowed schools, colleges, educational institutes and coaching centres to reopen in the state. Separate guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) will be soon issued for the same.

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