lucknow only half of the city hotels and restaurants resumed operations on monday after remaining closed for over two months in view of lockdown due to coronavirus outbreakthe response of patrons was also lukewarm as eateries that used to remain jampacked earlier had empty chairs youngsters were seen occupying most of the seatsat most of the places owners had installed footoperated sanitizer machines and used disposable plates and cutlery a few establishments served drinking water with holding sticks attendants wore masks and gloves and only those wearing masks were allowed entry after thermal scanningtushar khanna who visited a restaurant in mahanagar said i had been craving for fried momos since the lockdown started after more than two months i finally got my favorite fast foodaccording to uttar pradesh hotel and restaurant association out of around 250 restaurants and 100 hotels associated with it only 50 resumed operations as footfall was low most owners said business was less than 50 as compared to prelockdown timesgeneral secretary of the association garish oberoi said only 50 of the hotels and restaurants resumed operations it will take time for eateries and hotels to comply with guidelines issued by the district administrationhotels and hospitality sector also witnessed moderate responsejoyjit chakravorty general manager of a hotel in vibhuti khand said we had only 20 bookings today as compared to 50 on normal days as social gatherings are currently not allowed exhibitions summits expo birthday and kitty parties which are major contributors to our business are not being organised our business will remain affected till further relaxations are made he added