Haryana Government has decided to extend the lockdown in the containment zones till June 30.
Apart from this, the State Government has decided to open lockdown restrictions in a phased manner as per the guidelines issued by the Central Government.
The decision was taken during the meeting held by Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday evening.
The state has reported 2091 Coronavirus positive cases with 168 fresh cases reported on Sunday.
“During the meeting, it is decided that the Deputy Commissioners of the respective districts of the state can impose restrictions on personal movement under Section-144 of CrPC from 9 am to 5 am in their jurisdiction, barring necessary activities,” said an official spokesman.
The spokesman said that there will be no restriction on movement of people and goods in the inter-state and inter-city. The schedule for movement of inter-state and inter-district buses will be released from time to time by the Transport Department. The taxis and cabs will continue to operate as per the current standard operating procedure (SOP).
In addition, shops in the state will be open from 9 am to 7 pm and the Deputy Commissioners of the concerned district may impose appropriate restrictions on the basis of assessment in a crowded market in their jurisdiction.
It is also decided that sports activities can be started from 5 am, while there were instructions to start such activities at 7 am earlier. In addition, previously issued guidelines related to sports activities will continue to be applicable, the spokesman said.
It was informed at the meeting that under the national directives issued for management of COVID-19, it is necessary to wear face masks at public places, workplaces and during transportation
Also, at public places a distance of at least 6 feet must be maintained individually. Shopkeepers must ensure physical distancing of customers and must not exceed five people at a time at their shops, the spokesman said.
In addition, there will be a ban on mass gathering of people. Not more than 50 persons may be gathered during a marriage-related gathering and not more than 20 may be gathered during the funeral, the spokesman said.
He further said that the Haryana Government has decided that till further orders, the 'A' and 'B' group level officers of the State Government will have 100 percent attendance and the 'C' and 'D' level employees will have 75 percent attendance.
It was also informed in the meeting that from June 8, for opening religious places, hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services and shopping malls, standard operating procedure will be issued by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ( SOP).