Guidelines issued by MHA after lockdown extended till May 17

The central government on Friday issued guidelines for extended lockdown restrictions after classifications of districts into 'Red', 'Orange' and 'Green' zones based on COVID-19 risk profiling.

Districts with zero confirmed case or with no confirmed case in the last 21 days are Green Zones.

Districts will be defined as Red Zones or Hotspot districts, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

Districts, which are neither defined as Red nor Green Zones, shall be Orange Zones.

In case the district is classified as a Red Zone and there is no confirmed case in the last 21 days then the area may be labelled as an Orange Zone.

In case the district is classified as an Orange Zone and there is no confirmed case in the last 21 days then the area may be labeled as a Green Zone.

Containment Zones shall be demarcated within Red (Hotspots) and Orange Zones by states/UTs and district administrations based on the guidelines of the MoHFW.

The local authority shall ensure 100% coverage of Aarogya Setu app among the residents of Containment Zones besides other restrictions.

The following activities will continue to remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the Zone, for a period of two weeks with effect from May 4.

All domestic and international air travel of passengers, except for medical services, air ambulance and for security purposes or for purposes as permitted by the MHA.

All passenger movement by trains, except for security purposes or for purposes as permitted by the MHA.

Inter-State Buses for public transport, except as permitted by the MHA.

Metro rail services.

Inter-State movement of individuals except for medical reasons or for activities as permitted by the MHA.

All schools, colleges, educational/ training/ coaching institutions etc. However, online/distance learning shall be permitted.

Hospitality services other than those used for housing health/ police/
All cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, sports complexes, swimming
Following activities shall not be permitted in Red Zones: