Photos: India enters phase four of COVID-19 lockdown

The fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) began on May 18. The Centre issued a notification in this regard the day before, extending the curbs for two more weeks until May 31. The home ministry accordingly issued guidelines for the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, giving power to states and union territories to delineate red, green and orange zones as per the Covid-19 situation taking into consideration the parameters shared by the union health ministry.

Updated on: May 19, 2020 7:59 PM IST

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Vehicular traffic seen at Hazrat Ganj crossing as India enters the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown in Lucknow on May 18. The Central government issued a notification in this regard on May 17, extending the curbs for two more weeks until May 31, with some considerable relaxations. (ANI)

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Employees are seen at work at the Secretariat during the fourth phase of ongoing lockdown in Chennai. The government eased curbs on offices that were previously allowed to function with 33% staff strength. (PTI)

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A man cleans the door of a shop in Khan Market, New Delhi. Functioning of all shops, markets and commercial establishments except for those in malls are allowed during this period. (ANI)

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A view of a stationery shop operating during the lockdown in Khan Market, New Delhi. E-commerce activities for non-essential goods are now permitted. (ANI)

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Social distancing markers are seen inside Karnataka State Road Transport Bus Terminal. Intra-state movement of passenger vehicles and buses are decided by the states and union territories and Inter-state movement will be done with mutual consent of Centre and states involved. (ANI)

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Yellow taxis in Kolkata began their services with a 30 per cent fare hike. The Home Ministry also allowed the resumption of app-based cab services. (ANI)

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Journalists get their hair trimmed and the beard shaved amid the lockdown in Srinagar. In containment zones, only essential services are allowed during the fourth phase. (ANI)

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A priest wearing a facemask cleans a temple in New Delhi. All places of worship will remain closed to the public and religious congregations are strictly prohibited during this period. (Kamal Kishore / PTI)