Chennai: The Union government has said the current guidelines allowing various activities like opening of cinemas, theatres and multiplexes with up to 50 percent of their seating capacity will continue to be applicable till 30 November in areas outside the containment zones.
Earlier, the guidelines for reopening activities issued on 30 September were to be in force till 31 October. According to a Home Ministry spokesperson, the Ministry issued an order Tuesday to extend this period till 30 November.
As per the guidelines, international travel, except those permitted by the Centre, would remain shut while state and UT governments were given the flexibility to decide on reopening of schools and coaching institutions in a graded manner.
The decision is be taken in consultation with the respective school and institution management, based on their assessment of the situation, and subject to certain conditions.
“Lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the Containment Zones till 30 November,” it said.
“Containment Zones shall be demarcated by the District authorities at micro level after taking into consideration the guidelines of MoHFW with the objective of effectively breaking the chain of transmission. Strict containment measures will be enforced in these containment zones and only essential activities will be allowed,” it added.
Within the containment zones, strict perimeter control shall be maintained and only essential activities allowed.
These Containment Zones will be notified on the websites of the respective District Collectors and by the States/ UTs and information will also be shared with MOHFW, the notification from Union Home Ministry said.