Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced the extension of the tightened COVID-19 lockdown by one more week. The ongoing lockdown will now end on July 5 at 6 pm.
Reports state that the government of Tamil Nadu will continue to unlock the state based on the caseload. Places of worship will be allowed to be open in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpet districts. All private businesses will be allowed to function with a 100% workforce in these districts.
All textile shops, jewellery stores shall function without air-conditioning and allow only 50% of the customers at a time between 9 am and 7 pm.
Meanwhile, Shopping complexes/malls shall function between 9 am and 7 pm. Only takeaway services will be allowed in the restaurants. Theatres and play centres will not be allowed.