Chennai COVID-19 lockdown: Full list of services affected and unaffected from June 19-30
An intensified lockdown would be enforced in Chennai and parts of three neighbouring districts -- Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu for 12 days from June 19 to June 30 to contain the spread of COVID-19 which is going up in these places. If not in marked containment zone, here is how it is going to affect your day to day life.
An intensified lockdown would be enforced in Chennai and parts of three neighbouring districts -- Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu for 12 days from June 19 to June 30 to contain the spread of COVID-19 which is going up in these places. If not in marked containment zone, here is how it is going to affect your day to day life.
Hospitals, labs, ambulance services and other health related activities are exempted from the lockdown.
Chemists needn't shut business.
Milk supply will resume as usual.
Grocery stalls are included in the 'essentials' list.
Only takeaways will be permitted in hotels and restaurants between 6.00 am and 8.00 PM.
Swiggy, Zomato and other online food delivery services will be available.
Amma canteens will function as usual. Free food will be made available in the four districts till June 30.
Transportation of essential goods will be permitted.
Banks, but with restricted working hours (10.00 AM to 2.00 PM) and restricted staff only essential services. However, direct services are not permitted.
Fuel stations will be open from 6.00 AM to 2.00 PM despite the lockdown.
Vehicles will be allowed to ferry passengers to and from railway station and airport.
Telecommunication and other essential IT services will be allowed to function with minimal staff.
All public transport including buses, trains, taxis and autorickshaws services will not ply.
All meat and fish shops within the city corporation limits will remain shut. The ban is applicable to delivery services as well.
Tea shops should remain shut.
No activities will be permitted in containment zones.