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Unlock 3 guidelines: Gyms to open from August 5; schools to remain shut
Updated On: 29 July, 2020 07:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) opens up more activities outside Containment Zones in new guidelines; strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones till August 31

A kid enjoys a cycle ride near Gateway of India in South Mumbai. Picture/Bipin Kokate
Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines for Unlock 3.0, which will come into effect from August 1, 2020. According to the guidelines issued by the Home Ministry, night curfew restrictions have been removed while gyms and yoga institutes have been allowed to open from August 5.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues #Unlock3 guidelines. Restrictions on the movement of individuals during night have been removed. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to open from August 5, 2020. pic.twitter.com/eTTJwWei0K
— ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2020
While yoga institutes and gymnasiums have been allowed to resume, it has been decided that schools, colleges, and educational institutions will remain shut till the end of August. The guidelines also say that Independence Day celebrations will be allowed with proper social distancing norms and by following health protocols such as wearing face masks. International travel has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat Mission.




