Decision on lockdown extension will be taken later, says TN CM Stalin

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday stated he was not utterly happy with the outcomes of the extraordinary lockdown in place throughout Tamil Nadu and stated a call on whether or not to increase it might be taken later.

“During our meeting with various party leaders, we decided to impose the lockdown initially for a week, and then [extend] by another week. The present situation is partially satisfactory and not completely satisfactory. We will think over it and decide later,” he instructed reporters at Nemam in Tiruvallur district.

Mr. Stalin visited the INOX Air Products premises at Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district on Wednesday morning, after which visited Daimler India, the place he launched a vaccination drive.

Later, he visited a major healthcare centre (PHC) at Nemam in Tiruvallur district, the place he reviewed the vaccination drive underway. “The spread of infection is on the decline in cities, including Chennai. We are confident that it will give better results in the next two or three days,” he stated.

Replying to a question, he acknowledged that the unfold of the an infection in western districts has been excessive. “As for Coimbatore, we are taking efforts to bring it down.” Though oxygen beds have been fewer in Tiruvallur district earlier, his authorities has been catering to the necessity, he stated.

NEET in TN

When requested about NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) in Tamil Nadu, the CM stated: “We are taking steps to fulfil all the promises made in our election manifesto. We are prioritising steps to control the spread of COVID-19. After putting a full stop to all this [COVID-19], we will look into other issues [NEET].”

He stated that his authorities would look into the allegations that Amma canteens weren’t functioning correctly and meals from these canteens was not being provided to sufferers. Mr. Stalin additionally elaborated at size on the steps being taken by the DMK authorities within the combat towards the unfold of COVID-19. He additionally underlined the necessity for most of the people to remain indoors in view of the extraordinary lockdown in place. Mr. Stalin additionally highlighted the steps being taken to enhance the medical infrastructure throughout the State.

Vaccination drive

As for the vaccination drive, he stated since May 7, a mean of 78,000 individuals have been being vaccinated a day, which was greater than the sooner determine of over 61,000 a day. His authorities has additionally diminished vaccine wastage by 6%, he stated. The CM additionally renewed his attraction to most of the people to come back ahead and vaccinate themselves.

Minister for Rural Industries T.M. Anbarasan, Sriperumbudur MP T.R. Baalu, Tiruvallur MP K. Jayakumar, Industries Secretary N. Muruganandam and senior officers accompanied him throughout his visits to Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts on Wednesday.