Chennai lockdown Tamil Nadu Coronavirus News Updates: Tamil Nadu reported 3,965 new COVID-19 positive cases, 69 deaths and 3,591 discharges on Saturday, ANI reported. This took the COVID-19 tally in the state to 1,34,226, including 46,410 active cases and 1,898 deaths, the state health department stated.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami inaugurated a 750-bed high-tech diagnostic COVID-19 facility, with equipment on par with institutions like the AIIMS. Ruling out the possibility of an intense lockdown again (in Chennai), the Chief Minister said the virus spread would further come down with better adherence to guidelines.
Earlier, CM Palaniswami had issued an Unlock guideline to ease lockdown in capital Chennai and other parts of the state. Tamil Nadu reported 61 deaths and 3,827 new COVID-19 positive cases on Monday, ANI reported. The total number of Coronavirus positive cases in the state stands at 1,14,978 including 46,833 active cases and 1,571 deaths, the state health department said.
Former AIADMK minister and incumbent MLA B Valarmathi has tested positive for coronavirus. So far, 10 MLAs in Tamil Nadu have tested positive for COVID-19. Six of them from AIADMK. Four are from DMK. Six DMK MLAs are K Palani, K P Anbalagan, R Kumaraguru, N Sathan Prabhakar, Amman K Arjunan, and B Valarmathi. Four DMK MLAs are J Anbazhagan (died), Vasantham K Karthikeyan, R T Arasu, and K S Masthan.
Chennai lockdown rules: What is allowed, what is not
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has issued separate guidelines for Chennai and Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpet. However, easing of Lockdown, inter-district public transport has remained suspended till July 15. Inter-state public transport will remain suspended till July 31.
In Greater Chennai Police jurisdiction, IT/ITEs need to provide transport facilities and maximum strength will be 50 per cent strength to a maximum of 80 people. All private offices, industrial establishments, and export-oriented units will be allowed to function at 50 per cent strength.
Showrooms, except in malls, are allowed to operate from 10 am to 6 pm with 50 per cent strength. In these showrooms, only 50 per cent strength and five customers at a time are allowed. The shops must function without air-conditioning.
Vegetable and grocery shops are allowed to open between 6 am and 6 pm. Fish stalls, meat shops are allowed to open. Restaurants are allowed to provide take away services from 6 am to 9 pm. In tea shops, one can take the parcel. Barbershops, saloons, spa and beauty parlours are allowed to open.
Major religious places, Tourist spots like Nilgris districts, Kodaikanal and Yercaud are not allowed to open. Shopping malls, Hotels and other hospitality services are not allowed. Schools, Colleges, educational training/coaching institutions etc will remain closed. No suburban trains, metro are allowed.
Tamil Nadu lockdown guidelines
Tamil Nadu has allowed a number of activities that are permitted in Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet areas. These guidelines are not being enforced in the containment zones. Temples, mosques, dargahs and churches in rural areas with an annual income of less than Rs 10,000 are allowed to open to the public. Restaurants, Tea shops, vegetable shops and provision shops are permitted to function from 6 am to 8 pm. Restaurants can operate with dine-in facilities with 50 per cent of seating facility. Fish stalls and meat shops are allowed to resume activity. Rental vehicles and taxis, including private cab aggregators, are allowed to operate with up to three passengers.
