CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin today extended the lockdown in Tamil Nadu for one more week till July 19 with a few more relaxations.
New relaxations that come into force from July 12 in Tamil Nadu:
- Operation of buses to Puducherry
- Shops and other activities which were allowed till 8 p.m will be allowed till 9 p.m.
- Examinations for employment opportunities of State and Union Governments can take place.
- Hotels, tea shops, bakeries, roadside shops, shops selling snacks can function with 50 percent customers at a given time, till 9 p.m
However, the following activities will continue to be prohibited:
- Inter-State public transport (except Puducherry)
- Social, political, entertainment, sports and cultural events.
- Schools, colleges, theatres, all liquor bars, swimming pools and zoological parks will remain closed.