Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 9 August. Details here
Appealing to people to avoid stepping out unless necessary so that the third wave of Covid-19 can be averted, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked local authorities and police to strictly enforce guidelines
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday extended the coronavirus lockdown in the state till 9 August. However, no additional relaxations were given this time, as per the new order.
Appealing to people to avoid stepping out unless necessary so that the third wave of Covid-19 can be averted, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked local authorities and police to strictly enforce guidelines.
He has also said collectors and commissioners can enforce lockdowns in specific areas if crowds gather.
The Chief Minister has said action will be taken against commercial and other establishments that allow more customers than what is permitted in the Covid guidelines.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian has said that Covid-19 cases in the state have been increasing for the last 3 days.
"No of Covid cases has been increasing in the last 3 days. RT-PCR tests have increased. The state recorded 1,859 fresh cases compared to 1,756 cases. Unfortunately, many people are not wearing face masks. Vigilance in TN-Kerala border is increased", said the minister.
Kerala has witnessed a rise in Covid cases as well. It recorded 22,064 new cases on Thursday, with a positivity rate of 13.53 per cent.
On July 27, while addressing a press briefing, Union Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said that 22 districts across India reported an increasing trend in COVID-19 cases.
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