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Government said the measure was aimed at further reducing person-to-person contacts, considered as one of the major ways the disease was being spread.
It acknowledged the consequences of the measure on the public, but called for patience and support as the battle against the pandemic continued.
It further called on the public to continue observing strict personal hygiene measures through regular hand washing, use of face masks and social distancing.
The aim of the relaxation was to allow people make some shopping to cope with the Ramadan period amidst the lockdown.