A month into the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, all shops in residential areas – except those in the malls – have been allowed to reopen from today with conditions by the government. The relaxations are not applicable to hotspots and containment zones. The Union Home Ministry’s late night order – that says masks, gloves and adherence to social distancing norms will be mandatory – comes as a huge relief to the shopkeepers and buyers. However, with public transport still closed, employees of shops that can reopen could still find it tough to get to work.
Centre Gives Permit To Shops To Reopen But With Certain Conditions, Malls To Remain Closed.
