COVID-19 lockdown update: Full list of restrictions and relaxations imposed by states With new variants Delta and its mutant Delta Plus still in the air, health experts warn of a potential third wave as early as August Lockdown | File Photo Updated: Jul 11, 2021, 09:11 AM IST After witnessing a significant downfall in COVID-19 cases across India, many states and union territories decided to unlock in phases to boost the economy and certain sectors that were facing major losses while some extended the lockdown taking no risk. According to the centre, COVID-19 is far from over and people need to follow covid-appropriate behaviour to avoid creating hotspots and increasing the risk of spreading the virus. With new variants Delta and its mutant Delta Plus still in the air, health experts have warned of a potential third wave as early as August, if the Covid-19 protocols are not followed.