The Uttar Pradesh government has lifted the last set of restrictions it had imposed on movement and commercial activities in the wake of rising Covid cases. According to a government spokesman, swimming pools and water parks can now open for all, while the cap on the number of guests at weddings and other functions has also been scrapped.

Anganwadi centres have been allowed to open too. However, the state government order clearly says that Covid protocols, such as wearing of masks and maintaining social distance, will have to be followed strictly. The state government had begun easing restrictions in phases last month. Restaurants, pubs and malls were opened to full capacity, but water parks and swimming pools were still closed.