The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday imposed a complete lockdown in the state for two weeks starting from May 10, amid the worsening coron...
The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday imposed a complete lockdown in the state for two weeks starting from May 10, amid the worsening coronavirus situation, reported PTI. The restrictions will be in effect from 4 am on May 10 to 4 am on May 24.
Chief Minister MK Stalin said the restrictions were being imposed because of “unavoidable reasons” as Tamil Nadu reported 26,645 infections on Friday, its biggest single-day rise in cases since the pandemic began last year. The state now has over 13.2 lakh cases, while the toll is 15,171 with 197 deaths added in a day.
Authorities, however, clarified there will be no restriction on the movement of people between 6 pm to 9 pm for the two weeks of the lockdown. Shops will also be allowed to function during these three hours, reported The Hindu.
During the remaining hours, all commercial establishments, except those rendering essential services, along with grocery stores and meat stalls, will remain closed. All e-commerce services, except those that deliver food, will not be allowed to operate either.
Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited, or TASMAC retail liquor shops will also remain closed during the lockdown. Restaurants and eateries are only allowed to offer takeaway services, while tea shops can remain open only...
