Lucknow lockdown news: Today's updates

As the Central and state governments allow phase-wise relaxation in curbs to get the life up and running again following over two months of lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19, we bring you the latest updates from your city.
*Update at 9.32am: 8,171 new Covid-19 cases in India, tally reaches 1,98,706; death toll rises to 5,598 with 204 more fatalities: Union health ministry
*Lucknow was abuzz with activity on the first day of Unlock 1.0 on Monday after the district administration allowed resumption of public transport services and increased the duration of opening of markets.
*Offices were also allowed to resume operations with full staff strength.
*Lucknow's oldest and largest market, Aminabad, and Hazratganj's Naza market also reopened after a gap of 70 days.
*Day 1 of the *Unlock 1.0 saw gross violation of safety protocol across Lucknow, posing threat of escalation of Covid-19, which had been brought under control after 70 days of lockdown and enormous efforts by the administration.
*Wear a mask while offering namaz, bring your own janamaz (prayer mat) and skull cap and don’t stand shoulder to shoulder with other namazis, are some of the directives issued by the Islamic Centre of India (ICI) to mosques on Monday.