Covid-19 | Shopping complexes, malls to be allowed in Chennai, neighbouring districts

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday night introduced a number of relaxations for Chennai and three neighbouring districts, together with permitting personal workplaces with 100% of their workers. The CM additionally prolonged the COVID-19 lockdown until 6 a.m. of July 5.

In an announcement, Mr. Stalin stated procuring complexes and malls in these districts would be allowed to perform between 9 a.m. and seven p.m.. “However, eateries in commercial complexes and malls would be allowed to offer only takeaways. No permission for cinema halls and gaming centres,” he stated.

All locations of worship, together with temples, mosques, church buildings and dargahs would be allowed however with compliance of the Standard Operating Procedure. No particular prayers (archanai) would be allowed in temples.

In 27 districts (besides the 11 districts in West and Central Tamil Nadu the place COVID-19cases are larger), gyms and yoga facilities are allowed with out air-conditioning amenities however solely with 50% of their capability. People would be allowed to go for strolling in all seashores between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m..

All authorities workplaces, banks and insurance coverage corporations, ATMs would be allowed with 100% workers in these 27 districts. IT and ITES corporations would be allowed to function with 50% workers in these districts, he stated.