CM Palaniswami eases curbs in Chennai from July 6, extends restrictions in Madurai

Tamil Nu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday anunced lockdown relaxations for Chennai from July 6, while extending curbs for Murai and nearby regions till July 12.

Chennai, which is under tightened restrictions from June 19 to July 5 to help fight rising COVID-19 cases, would see easing of curbs from Monday.

Effective July 6, vegetable shops and groceries could function from 6 am to 6 pm from present 6 am to 2 pm in Chennai and suburban areas under jurisdiction of Greater Chennai Police, Palaniswami said in a statement.

Tea shops could resume functioning and operate from 6 am to 6 pm though only takeaway services would be permitted.

Similarly, restaurants shall continue with takeaway services alone as is rm w though y could w work till 9 pm from present 2 pm.

Barring malls, all kinds of showrooms and or businesses including textiles and jewellery can be back in business and work from 10 am to 6 pm, he said.

restrictions and relaxations applicable prior to June 19 shall come into force again, he said.

Till June 18, businesses and commercial establishments were allowed to function by following safety measures including social distancing to help prevent spre of coronavirus.

intense lockdown clamped from June 24 in Murai city and several nearby areas,including Paravai Town Panchayat and a number of vill panchayats, would continue to be on till July 12, he said.

Only essential services would be allowed to function in se regions and kind of activities shall be permitted in containment zones, chief minister ded.

Besides Chennai and Murai, several relaxations as part of Unlock-2 are applicable in or parts of Tamil Nu.

Palaniswami appealed to people to extend ir cooperation for government's efforts to battle COVID-19 pandemic.

Days ago, government anunced that re will be a complete shutdown on all four Sundays in July throughout Tamil Nu.