The Unlock 5 guidelines announced in September to reopen schools, colleges and commercial establishments have been extended to November 30, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Tuesday amid a dip in daily Covid-19 cases and a welcome rise in recovery rates.

The government said there should be no restriction on inter- and intra-state movement of people and goods. “There shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods. No separate permission or e-permit will be required for such movement,” the home ministry said.

“Lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the Containment Zones till 30th November, 2020,” it added.

The Unlock 5 guidelines were announced on September 30 and came into effect the next day. Most notably, it had allowed cinema halls outside the containment zones to be open with restrictions on occupancy.