Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced a total lockdown with no relaxations in the state for a week beginning May 24. He made the announcement after holding a meeting with medical experts and the representatives of legislature parties. The govt has permitted pharmacies, supply of milk, drinking water and newspapers. However, shops will remain open till 9pm on Saturday and between 6am and 9pm on Sunday. All public and private buses will be allowed to ply on Saturday and Sunday.
Malls be shut during the lockdown phase. Employees of private establishments, banks, insurance companies, IT/ITES are asked to work from home. Ecommerce activities will be allowed between 8am and 6pm. Takeaway service allowed in restaurants between 6am and 10am, noon and 3pm, and 6am and 9pm. Supply via food delivery apps, Swiggy, Zomato will be allowed only in the prescribed time. Fuel pumps and ATM services will function. Transportation of agricultural produce and inputs will be allowed. Freight vehicles and movement of essential commodities will be allowed. In Chennai and other districts, the horticulture department in coordination with the local bodies will supply vegetables and fruits through vehicles. Inter-district movement on medical grounds and deaths will be allowed upon e-registration. Intra-district movement on medical grounds need not register.