Schools, Metro stations unlikely to reopen next week

In the last 24 hours India reported more than 48,000 new corona positive cases and 700 death cases. India’s covid tally crosses 13.85 lakhs and recovery rate is 64%. Government eased some restrictions after 68 days hard lockdown, which ends on July 31. It is the second time that government is easing the restrictions of a three phase plan imposed to prevent the virus infection. On July 31 it unlocks 2.O lockdown but won’t allow schools to reopen. Metro railway services are also not allowed. Gyms and swimming pools remains out of bounds. Large gatherings are also not allowed, informed officials of the central government.