Today coronavirus lockdown extended in the state of Tamil Nadu by the government till July 19, although there will be relaxation to a few restrictions. Shops can remain open for an hour longer and need to shut only by 9 pm. With 50 per cent customers allowed Restaurants, tea shops, bakeries, roadside eateries etc can also stay open till 9 pm with following all the Covid protocols such as having hand sanitisers in the entrance and proper social distancing for customers for their own safety.
Schools, colleges, theatres, swimming pools, bars and zoos are ordered to remain shut and Political events and Cultural events with huge public participation too cannot be held. only up to 50 people in weddings and only 20 people in funerals arte allowed during the lockdown.