Tamil Nadu Lockdown Extended till July 19 With More Relaxations; Check What’s Open

Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Saturday announced the extension of lockdown in the state, till July 19. The decision comes following a meeting of CM Stalin with top officials. While some relaxations have been announced, inter-state bus transport (private and government), cinema halls, bars/pubs, swimming pools, cultural/political events involving the public, educational institutions, and zoos will remain shut.

“Shops, commercial activities will be allowed to function till 9 pm. Earlier they were permitted till 8 pm only. Hotels, tea-stalls, bakeries, roadside shops, etc can function with 50% capacity till 9 pm. Moreover, bus services to Puducherry can also resume their operations now, the government notification stated. The new set of guidelines will come into effect from Monday, 12th July.

Tamil Nadu lockdown: Full List of Restrictions and Relaxations Here

• Shops and activities can operate till 9 PM

• Restaurants can serve dine-in customers at 50% capacity while adhering to Covid-19 norms.

• Amusement parks can re-open with 50 per cent capacity.

• IT Offices can now operate with 50% attendance.

• Weddings and funerals can take place in all districts.

• Hotels and tea shops can function with 50% of customers.

• A maximum of 50 guests is allowed for a wedding function.

• Maximum of 20 people can take part in a funeral.

• Inter-state private bus transport and international air travel except the ones allowed by the Centre remain prohibited.

• Buses can operate within districts and between districts with the number of passengers capped at 50% seating capacity.

• Gyms allowed to operate

• Swimming pools, social and political meetings, entertainment, sports and cultural events will not be allowed.

• Schools and colleges will continue to remain closed.

• Cinema halls and bars to stay shut.

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