Covid-19: Here's a look at what lockdown 5.0 in India might look like

At the close of lockdown 4.0 on 31st May, the Central Government is likely to let states and Union territories make a decision on future restrictions. The ongoing and fourth phase of coronavirus induced lockdown was announced on 17th May.

Here’s a look at what the next phase of lockdown might look like:

* The government panels, assigned a task to manage coronavirus crisis, have called for no further extenston of the lockdown 4.0, which is slated to end this weekend, as per a report in the Economic Times.

* The panel proposed continuation or even scaling up of containment measures in worst affected area. Other places can witness relaxation.

* Central government may come out with negative list banning some activities in the country.

* Schools, colleges, movie halls and religious places are expected to remain shut.

* Restrictions on international travel are likely to continue.

* The lockdown measures are likely to be reviewed every fortnight untill all the curbs are revoked.

* Centre’s role will be limited to putting out a progressively smaller list of activities not allowed nationally and laying down National Directives on coronavirus management such as mandatory wearing mask and practicing social distancing.

* Shops in market and marketplaces are likely to be given some time for their sales to revive before malls are opened.

* The call on opening shops in malls, will also be taken, after taking into account the guidelines of the health ministry.

* A discussion on whether eateries and restaurants can start dine-in survices will also take place, however most likely this decision will be left to the state government.

* The negative list, barring activities in areas with a high incidence of the disease, is expected to be further minimized.

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