CM Stalin extends Covid-19 lockdown in Tamil Nadu for one more week with a few relaxations

In 11 districts - Kovai, Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Karur, Namakkal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, the Covid-19 infection still remains high. 
A health worker checking temperature of a vegetable vendor to keep a check on the spread of Covid-19 in Chennai. (Photo | R Satish Babu, EPS)
A health worker checking temperature of a vegetable vendor to keep a check on the spread of Covid-19 in Chennai. (Photo | R Satish Babu, EPS)

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday extended the Covid-19 lockdown period for one more week till June 14 in Tamil Nadu.

The Chief Minister in his statement said in 11 districts - Kovai, Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Karur, Namakkal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, the infection remains high. 

In the above districts, the following activities are allowed with some restrictions from June 7: 

  • Standalone shops selling grocery, vegetable, meat and fish will be allowed to function between 6.00 am and 5.00 pm
  • Roadside shops selling vegetables, fruits and flowers are allowed between 6.00 am and 5.00 pm
  • Fish markets can function only for wholesale
  • Slaughter houses can function only for wholesale
  • Government offices will function with 30 per cent employees
  • Match box manufacturing companies can function with 50 per cent workers. 
  • In the rest of districts including Chennai where the Corona infection started receding, the following relaxations are allowed: 
  • Standalone shops selling vegetables, grocery, meat and fish can function between 6.00 am and 5.00 pm
  • Roadside shops selling vegetables, fruits and flowers can function 6.00 am and 5.00 pm
  • Fish markets and slaughter houses will be allowed only for wholesale
  • Match box industries can function with 50 per cent workers

In the rest of districts including Chennai where the Coronavirus infection started receding, the following relaxations are allowed: 

  • Government offices can function with 30 per cent employees
  • Sub Registrar Offices can function by issuing only 50 per cent tokens for registration of documents
  • Private security service organisations will be allowed with e-Registration; housekeeping services will be allowed with e-Registration
  • Electricians, plumbers, motor technicians and carpenters can work between 6.00 am and 5.00 pm
  • Shops selling electrical goods, bulbs, Cables, Switches and wires can function between 6.00 am and 5.00 pm
  • Shops for repairing bi-cycles and two wheelers can function between 6.00 am and 5.00 pm 
  • Hardware shops can function between 6.00 am and 5.00 pm,
  • Call taxis, hired vehicles and auto rickshaws can be operated with e-registration. 

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