Chennai: Amid mounting COVID-19 infections, Tamil Nadu Health Minister MA Subramanian stated on Tuesday that there is no need for a state-wide lockdown."At this time, there is no need for complete lockdown. CM has stated that the economy should not be harmed, and that the current lockdown is sufficient "Subramanian spoke to the media in this city.
In the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu has reported 13,990 new COVID cases and 11 deaths. In Tamil Nadu, there are now 62,767 active COVID cases, according to the state health department. In the previous 24 hours, 2,547 individuals have recovered from the condition.
The Tamil Nadu government extended COVID-19 restrictions till January 31 in order to stop the virus from spreading. Devotees would not be allowed in all houses of worship between January 14 and January 18, according to a state government directive. Pongal's special inter-district buses are expected to be 75 percent full.
The state's night curfew has been extended through January 31 and will be in place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, January 16 (Sunday), a total lockdown will be in effect, with the exception of critical services.
The state government's decision came after Chief Minister MK Stalin attended a meeting earlier in the day to evaluate the COVID-19 and Omicron situation in Tamil Nadu. The state administration has, however, imposed a number of restrictions on Jallikattu.
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