Tamil Nadu lockdown extended for 2 weeks till 23 August

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced to extend the Covid-19 lockdown for another two weeks with some ease in restrictions. To make sure that people don’t crowd in large numbers at the places of worship, the devotees will not be allowed at religious institutions on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

In the previous relaxation order issued by the Tamil Nadu government, schools, colleges, theatres, bars, and swimming pools were shut. Industrial Training Institutes, industrial schools, etc. were allowed to open with 50% students on a rotational basis.

As many as 50 people were allowed to attend a wedding function and 20 people were allowed for funerals. Activities already permitted were only allowed in containment zones. Interstate private and public bus services were not allowed.