Considering the improving COVID-19 situation in the state, the Tamil Nadu Government has announced that the same set of restrictions and relaxations would apply across the state. The existing lockdown that is to end on Monday, July 5, has been extended for a week, until July 12th.
During the period, inter-state buses, cinema halls, swimming pools, open-to-public religious and political events, schools and colleges, entertainment/sporting events, zoos will continue to be closed.
Weddings can continue to be held with 50 attendees, whereas 20 members can gather at rituals for the bereaved and e-registration would not be required for inter-district travel. Some of the major relaxations include Business-to-Business exhibitions, dine-in at hotels from 6 am to 8 pm with 50% occupancy, tea stalls can cater to 50% occupancy. Gyms and sports facilities in clubs can function in line with safety protocols, whereas hotels and lodges can permit guests for accommodation and…