The Tamil Nadu government has announced the existing lockdown that was earlier to end on Monday July 5. Keeping the improving COVID-19 situation of the state it has been further extended for a week till July 12.

The set of coronavirus restrictions and relaxations will remain same across the state. During the period, inter-state buses, cinema halls, swimming pools, open-to-public religious and political events, schools and colleges, entertainment/sporting events, zoos will remain closed. Weddings with 50 attendees, whereas 20 members can gather at rituals for the bereaved and E-registration would not be required for inter-district travel.

Some major relaxations made:

*Business-to-Business exhibitions, dine-in at hotels from 6am to 8pm with 50% occupancy, tea stalls can cater to 50% occupancy.

*Gyms and sports facilities in clubs can function in line with safety protocols, whereas hotels and lodges can permit guests for accommodation and dine-in at 50% occupancy.

*IT and ITES firms can function at 50% occupancy

*Liquor stores can be open from 10 am to 8 pm.

*All places of worship can remain open, but no special events will be permitted, shopping malls will be permitted to function from 9am to 8pm,

*Only 50% dine-in at the food court/eateries. Inter district and intra district bus services would resume at 50% seating capacity.

Those pursuing SRF/JRF, M.Phil, Phd and research work can work from their respective colleges and universities.

*Government training centers can also function with 50% occupancy. While amusement and entertainment parks can function at 50% capacity, water sports will not be permitted.

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