Will take decision on lockdown extension later, says Stalin

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday stated he was not utterly glad with the outcomes of the extreme lockdown throughout the State. A decision on whether or not or to not prolong it will be taken later, he added.

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

Mr. Stalin visited the premises of INOX Air Products at Sriperumbudur, in Kancheepuram district, on Wednesday morning earlier than going to Daimler India, the place he launched a vaccination drive.

Later, he visited a main well being centre at Nemam in Tiruvallur district, the place he reviewed the continuing vaccination drive. “The spread of the infection is on the decline in cities, including Chennai,” he stated.

Replying to a question, he acknowledged that the unfold of the an infection within the western districts was excessive. “As for Coimbatore, we are making efforts to bring it down,” he added.

Though there have been fewer oxygen beds in Tiruvallur district earlier, the federal government was catering to the necessity, he stated.

When requested about NEET in Tamil Nadu, the Chief Minister stated, “We are taking steps to fulfil all the promises we 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 his authorities would look into the allegations that the Amma Canteens weren’t functioning correctly and meals from these canteens was not being equipped to sufferers.

Mr. Stalin elaborated on the steps being taken by the DMK authorities to curb the unfold of COVID-19. He additionally underlined the necessity for the general public to remain indoors in view of the extreme lockdown. He highlighted the steps being taken to enhance medical infrastructure throughout the State.

As for the vaccination drive, he stated that since May 7, a mean of 78,000 folks have been being vaccinated every day, up from 61,000 earlier. The authorities had decreased vaccine wastage by 6%, he stated. He reiterated his attraction to the general public 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 go to to Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts.