Tamil Nadu Lockdown Extended With Further Relaxations. Bars to Reopen, Ban on Festivals to Continue | Full Guidelines Here

Tamil Nadu Lockdown Extension: Physical classes in schools will also be allowed from November 1 on a rotational basis for Standard 1 to 8.

Written by: India.com News Desk Edited by: Priyanka
Updated: October 24, 2021, 9:19 PM IST

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday decided to extend the coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions till November 15 with some relaxations. The 11 PM closure deadline for shops and restaurants in the state has been be lifted from today, reported NDTV. The decision on easing curbs further with immediate effect was taken at a review meeting presided over by Chief Minister M K Stalin at the Secretariat today, an official release said.

Schools are allowed to hold classes for Class one to eight on rotational basis and film theatres are permitted with 100 per cent occupancy by adhering to the Covid-19 standard operating procedures, a government release said. Bars and standalone bars have been allowed to reopen too.

The MK Stalin-led government has also allowed 100 per cent occupancy in movie theatres and permitted full-fledged filming and cultural activities with the required crew adhering to Covid-19 protocol are permitted and all those taking part should have got both COVID vaccine doses. Transport norms have also been relaxed.

Tamil Nadu lockdown extension: Full guidelines here

  • Government training centers can have full attendance.
  • Buses can run on full occupancy except for those going to Kerala.
  • Indoor and outdoor sports, sports training, and use of swimming pools for ‘therapeutic purposes’ are allowed with immediate effect.
  • The ban on festivals and political events will continue for now.
  • The chief minister has appealed to the people to avoid public gatherings.

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