Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced extending the ongoing Covid-induced lockdown, slated to end on May 24, by another week. The Tamil Nadu government took this decision after holding discussions with a medical panel and a legislature committee comprising of members from all parties.
The Chief Minister said in his statement “To control the spread of the pandemic, the ongoing lockdown will be implemented from May 24 for another week without any relaxations,” The restrictions will come into effect from Monday.
Accordingly, for people’s benefit shops will remain open till 9 pm on Saturday and from 6 am to 9 pm on Sunday, when otherwise a day-long total shutdown will be in place. Pharmacies can remain open during the extended lockdown while distribution of milk, water and newspapers will continue.
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