Tamil Nadu government today extended the coronavirus lockdown in the state till July 19, while relaxing a few restrictions. The government also announced further relaxations which, it said, will come into effect at 6am on Monday when the existing guidelines, which were announced last Friday when the lockdown was extended till July 12, come to an end. On Friday, Tamil Nadu logged 3,039 COVID-19 cases and 69 deaths. The fresh cases are slightly lower than the previous day's. The state has reported over 25.13 lakh cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Tamil Nadu has the fourth highest number of coronavirus cases in India....
Here's what's allowed and what's not
Restaurants, tea shops, bakeries, roadside eateries and sweet shots can stay open till 9 pm with 50 per cent customers.
50 people can attend weddings, only 20 can attend funerals.
Schools, colleges, bars, theatres, swimming pools and zoos will remain shut.
Cultural and political events with public participation completely banned.
Several other relaxations, which were announced last week, will also continue to stay in force.
Written tests for state and central government jobs can be held at exam centres with all SOPs followed.