Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid-19 lockdown till July 31 with new relaxations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday extended the Covid-19-imposed lockdown in the state till June 31, but with a slew of relaxation.

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday extended the Covid-19-imposed lockdown in the state till June 31 amid fears about the third wave of coronavirus. However, the administration also announced a series of new relaxations. In an official statement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that inter-state public transport, except to and from Puducherry, will continue to be prohibited.