By Vineet Kr. Dikshit

NewsGate Press Network

Even as Lockdown 5.0 comes into force from the 1st of June, 2020 throwing open majority of activities, there is however no positive news regarding early availability of proven vaccine to beat the COVID19 virus.

First news first. The MHA order on lockdown 5.0

The Union Home Ministry announced on Saturday evening that beginning 8th of June, malls and restaurants and religious places will open-up outside containment zones.

An eight page news order was issued by the Home Secretary diving details of lockdown 5.0 along with annexures regarding new timelines.

All containment zones however will remain under curfew enforcements till the 30th June 2020.

Timings of night curfew has been changed. Now it will be enforced between 9 pm to 5 am (instead of 7 pm to 7 am).

The new guidelines had been issued based on extensive consultations held with States and Union Territories, the Home Ministry said.

A decision on reopening schools and colleges will be taken in July after consultations with states, parents and other stake-holders, the central government announced

Relaunching international flights, restarting of metros, re-opening of swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres and bars will also be allowed only after more consultations, “based on the assessment of the situation”, said the Home Ministry order.

Social, political, religious, cultural and other gatherings will stay banned as of  now.

In all existing containment zones, only essential activities will be allowed till the 30th of June.

Entry and exists of people through the Containment Zones will be strictly controlled and there will be an intensive contact tracing.

House-to-house surveillance in these areas will be stepped-up, the MHA order stated.

Till 30th of May, across the country, the number of COVID-19 stood at 1.7 lakh. Closed to 5,000 deaths have been reported.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) here is the complete news regarding status of development of vaccine for COVID19. (figures/details up to 30th May 2020)

News is not good in this respect. No vaccine is likely to available before November this year.

While scientists at 100 different locations are racing against the time to crack the coronavirus vaccine, world community is anxiously waiting results from at least 10 labs where trials have reached to “human tests” level