Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday intensified the ongoing lockdown in the state and extended it till May 31.
As daily COVID-19 cases are well past the 36,000 mark and active cases are nearing the 3 lakh mark, Tamil Nadu Government has intensified the prevailing lockdown and extended it up to May 31. In order to permit the people to prepare for the lockdown, the Government has permitted all shops to remain open until 9 pm on Saturday and from 6 am to 9 pm on Sunday, May 23.
Outstation buses will be permitted to operate on Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23. According to the Tamil Nadu government, the COVID-19 second wave is expected to peak by the end of May or early June. The below guidelines will come into effect from Monday, May 24.
What is open in Tamil Nadu?
Medical shops selling allopathy and traditional medicines
Distribution of essentials like milk, drinking water, newspapers
Vegetables, fruits will be sold in vehicles by the local Corporations in all districts including Chennai
E-Commerce from 8 am until 6 pm
Hotels will function from 6-10 am, 12 noon-3 pm, and 6-9 pm and provide only takeaways
Food delivery services can function during these timings
Fuel stations, ATMsTransport of agricultural goods and produce; Transport of essential goods and movement of cargo
For emergencies such as death or medical reasons, Inter-district travel will be permitted based on E-registration
Print and Electronic Media
Continuous process industries, Industries manufacturing essential commodities and medical equipment
Only essential departments will function in the Secretariat and the Districts administration
What is closed in Tamil Nadu?
Work from home for Private firms, banks, insurance companies, IT companies; offices to remain closed
Malls to remain closed.
