Lockdown 3.0: Here’s How The 3rd Phase Of the Lockdown Might Look Like

The second phase of the lockdown is scheduled to end on the 3^rd of May i.e. Sunday. Despite the two phases of the lockdown, the curve has refused to show any signs of flattening. The third phase of the lockdown has become inevitable but it will be supplemented by a few relaxations at certain places.

The Green zone regions where there are zero cases of the novel coronavirus is likely to see some relaxations. However, the red zone areas, where there are more than 15 active cases of COVID-19, will not see any relaxations. Despite relaxations, the compulsion to maintain social distance and wearing masks in outdoors is likely to continue for months to come.

The Prime Minister, yesterday, held video interaction with all the representatives of the state to gauge the situation of each state. The Prime Minister has reportedly discussed the future measures with regard to the lockdown. As per a close source, most of the Chief Ministers are in the favor of extending lockdown while others suggested staggered relaxations in green zone regions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also suggested states to focus on converting red zone areas into orange zones. There was the issue of migrant workers raised by a few Chief Ministers but the decision on it is awaited from the central government.

The Expectation for Lockdown Phase 3

The things that might be allowed by the state after the completion of the second phase of lockdown may look like this.

1. In the areas where restrictions are relaxed, people may be allowed to step out.
2. Offices might be allowed to function with a restriction on attendance.
3. In green and orange zones, markers and other services might be allowed to operate on alternate days with limited staff capacity.
4. The mobility of private vehicles might be allowed in green and orange zones.
5. Standalone shops to be open with 50 percent of staff and should maintain social distancing.

The restriction that most likely will be retained in the third phase of the lockdown might be:

1. Places of worship, Cinema theatres, Shopping malls, and gymnasium is likely to remain closed.
2. Educational Institutions will continue to remain shut. Some of them are advised to take an early summer break.
3. Public transportation will remain off roads.
4. Airline and Train services too will be restricted.
5. Any kind of public or social gathering will be banned.
6. Liquor shops will be shut.
7. Sale of non-essential commodities by e-commerce will remain suspended.

Source: The News Minute