New Delhi: Tamil Nadu has extended the Covid-19 lockdown by another week ending 6 pm of July 5, reports the Times of India. The government continues to group the districts into three categories based on the caseload in recent days and announced relaxations depending on these. Places of worship will be allowed in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet districts. But festivals and consecration ceremonies won’t be allowed, the TOI report said.
All private establishments shall be allowed with 100% workforce in these four districts. All textile shops, jewellery stores shall function without air-conditioning and only 50% customers will be allowed at a time between 9 am and 7 pm. Shopping complex/malls shall function between 9 am and 7 pm. Only takeaway services will be allowed in the restaurants. Theatres and play centres will remain closed.
Sports training academies without visitors, sports events in open spaces will be allowed between 6 am and 9 pm. In general, walking will be allowed on all beaches between 5 am and 9 pm, while match factories will be permitted with 100% workforce in the four mentioned districts.