Markets reopen in Prayagraj after relaxation in lockdown restrictions

Several shops in Prayagraj reopened on Tuesday after the central government rolled out new guidelines, albeit with relaxations, under Lockdown 4.0.

Consumers were seen following social distancing norms and other rules while shopping in the market area.

Shopkeepers were also seen wearing masks and kept stisers readily available for the public for maintaining hygiene.

"We have opened our shops after close to two months. We have made all the arrangements for the public such as placing hand stiser dispensers at entry points. We are also wearing masks while dealing with them," Nishar Ahmad, a shopkeeper, told .

According to the Union Health Ministry, Uttar Pradesh has recorded 4,605 cases of coronavirus so far, out of which 2,783 have been cured/discharged/migrated and 118 have died.

( With inputs from ANI )