Govt. extends lockdown, eases more curbs in 27 districts

Extending the COVID-19 lockdown until 6 a.m. on June 21, the Tamil Nadu authorities on Friday introduced additional easing of restrictions in 27 districts, together with Chennai. Fewer concessions can be provided in 11 districts, predominantly in the western and delta areas, the place the variety of instances is greater.

(*27*) the present permitted actions — besides in Coimbatore, The Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Karur, Namakkal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai — salons, optical retailers, dwelling equipment service centres and sale and repair of cellphones have been allowed throughout specified timings from June 14. Tasmac liquor shops will stay open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

In an announcement, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated the choice adopted a district-wise evaluation of the state of affairs. In 27 districts, IT/ITES firms can work with 20% of their workers members or a most of 10 individuals attending workplace. Schools, schools and universities can undertake administrative and admission works. Salons, spas and sweetness parlours can be allowed to open between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., however solely with 50% prospects at a time.

The sale and repair of mixies, grinders and tv units can be allowed between 9 a.m. and a pair of p.m. Optical retailers and repair centres and the sale and repair of cellphones can be allowed between 9 a.m. and a pair of p.m.

The manufacturing and sale of earthenware and handicrafts can be allowed between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Service centres for agriculture gear and plumbing works (not gross sales centres) can be allowed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parks and sports activities stadiums managed by authorities companies and native our bodies can be allowed to open between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., however just for walkers.

Shops dealing in building materials can perform between 9 a.m. and a pair of p.m. Companies concerned in exports and people supplying inputs to such firms can be allowed to function with 50% of staff in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures. Only 33% of the workers can be allowed in different industries.

“Workers of industries will be allowed to commute to work even on two-wheelers but with e-registration and identity cards. Earlier, they were allowed only on four-wheelers,” the assertion stated. Only 33% of the employees can be allowed on the workplace premises of housing finance, non-banking finance and insurance coverage firms.

In the 11 districts in the western and delta areas the place the unfold of COVID-19 is greater, in addition to the present actions permitted, housekeeping at places of work, homes and flats and personal safety companies can be allowed with e-registration. Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., electricians, plumbers, motor technicians and carpenters can go to their prospects for companies with e-registration. “However, they cannot open their shops.”

Rental autos, taxis and autorickshaws can be allowed solely with e-registration. Taxis and autorickshaws can be allowed with three and two passengers respectively, excluding the motive force. Two-wheeler service centres (not gross sales), service centres for agriculture and plumbing and optical retailers can be allowed between 9 a.m. and a pair of p.m.

Companies concerned in exports and allied industries can function with 25% of their staff in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedure. The manufacturing and gross sales of earthenware and handicraft retailers can be allowed between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Shops should make sure that prospects are supplied with hand sanitiser and subjected to thermal screening. They must also make sure that workers and prospects put on masks, Mr. Stalin stated.

Air-conditioning amenities shouldn’t be allowed in retailers, which should additionally guarantee bodily distancing. Markings are to be made to assist prospects stand in queues and comply with bodily distancing norms.

Mr. Stalin reiterated his attraction to the general public for cooperation.