NEW DELHI: The country will reopen further as schools, cinema halls, multiplexes, entertainment parks, swimming pools outside containment zones will reopen with strict Covid-19 protocol from tomorrow. In its guidelines for the fifth phase of nationwide unlock, on September 30, the Union home ministry had given permission for these places to reopen from October 15.

Schools: While the Centre has approved a phase-wise reopening of schools, the final decision rests with the state governments. While most states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, have decided not to reopen schools for now, others like Punjab and Uttar Pradesh have announced reopening of schools--October 15 in Punjab and October 19 in Uttar Pradesh.

Cinema halls/multiplexes: These can reopen with 50% occupancy with proper physical distancing while seating. Seats which are not to be occupied, shall have to be marked as such. Show timings will have a time gap and digital payment modes will be encouraged.

Also, sufficient number of ticket counters will be opened and advance booking allowed to prevent crowding.