Govt. extends lockdown, eases more curbs in 27 districts
The Hindu
Fewer concessions in 11 western and delta districts
Extending the COVID-19 lockdown till 6 a.m. on June 21, the Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced further easing of restrictions in 27 districts, including Chennai. Fewer concessions will be offered in 11 districts, predominantly in the western and delta regions, where the number of cases is higher. Besides the existing permitted activities — except in Coimbatore, The Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Karur, Namakkal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai — salons, optical shops, home appliance service centres and sale and service of mobile phones have been allowed during specified timings from June 14. Tasmac liquor outlets will remain open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. In a statement, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the decision followed a district-wise analysis of the situation. In 27 districts, IT/ITES companies can work with 20% of their staff members or a maximum of 10 persons attending office. Schools, colleges and universities can undertake administrative and admission works. Salons, spas and beauty parlours will be allowed to open between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., but only with 50% customers at a time.
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