Delhi Unlock 2.0: No visitors allowed inside religious places
The national capital was first put under a complete lockdown on April 19, which was further extended due to the COVID-19 situation. However, with a decline in the number of coronavirus cases, the restrictions were relaxed starting May 30.
Amid a drop in the number of COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has released a new set of guidelines announcing several relaxations which has come into effect from Monday (July 26, 2021).
Delhi unlock
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Delhi, which was put under a complete lockdown on April 19, has now started to gradually reopen in a phased manner.
The step has been taken in view of the significant drop in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, which, on Saturday, recorded 66 new infections and two deaths. Delhi currently has 579 active coronavirus cases.
Below are the activities that are permitted or are still prohibited.
Cinema halls can now reopen in Delhi
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Slight relxations in Delhi metro and DTC bus transport restrictions
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Spas in Delhi can reopen now
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Curbs on marriage or last rites related gatherings in Delhi relaxed further
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Malls and markets can continue functioning in Delhi
![Malls and markets can continue functioning in Delhi Malls and markets can continue functioning in Delhi](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/26/954231-malls-markets-delhi-lockdown.jpg)
Slight relaxations for public transport users
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Schools and colleges will remain shut
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No visitors allowed inside religious places
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