New Delhi: Tamil Nadu government extended the coronavirus lockdown in the state on Saturday till September 6 for two more weeks and also announced certain relaxations. The state will reopen schools for students of Classes 9 to 12 from September 1 with 50 per cent capacity, strictly adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) with a rotational system.
While, decision on resuming in-person classes for 1-8th to be taken after September 15, all colleges to re-open from September 1, all teaching and non teaching staff required to have been vaccinated.
Tamil Nadu COVID-19 unlock: Here's what's allowed and what's not
* Cinema theaters will be allowed to function with 50 occupancy from Monday, provided that all its employees are fully vaccinated.
* Public access to beach shores shall be permitted while officials are instructed to make sure that vendors in the area are vaccinated.
* Shops will be permitted to remain open until 10pm and IT companies will be allowed to function with 100 per cent workforce.
* All beaches to be opened for public
* Zoos, boat houses to be open for public
* Govt Buses to Andhra and Karnataka to resume services
* Creches can resume functions
* Swimming pools and sports training arenas can be open for 50pc occupaancy
* Bars in hotels and clubs (FL2, FL3 category) can function
On August 6, the state government extended the ongoing COVID-induced lockdown in the state till August 23 with some new restrictions.
