NEW DELHI, Nov 1 (NNN-PTI) – Local government in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, announced that, local movie theatres and educational institutions will reopen from Nov 10 and 16, respectively.
The announcement was made by Chief Minister, Edappadi K Palaniswami.
“Considering the representations received from theatre owners, all theatres, including multiplexes and theatres at shopping malls, having more than one screens, are allowed to operate with 50 percent capacity from Nov 10,” the Chief Minister said.
Schools (classes, 9, 10, 11 and 12), colleges, research institutions and other educational institutions will reopen from Nov 16.
Likewise, religious congregations, social, political, entertainment, cultural and academic functions, are allowed to resume from Nov 16 in the state, with a maximum number of 100 people.
Amusement parks, auditoriums, assembly halls, zoos, museums are allowed to operate from Nov 10.
The government said, lock-down restrictions will continue in containment zones. Swimming pools, beaches and tourism spots will remain out of bounds for people.
Palaniswami said, the public should avoid gathering in huge numbers during the festive season.
“Since wearing masks is mandatory, people should wear masks when stepping out. People should wash their hands frequently, using soap at home and workplace,” Palaniswami said. “The spread could be totally controlled only if people extend cooperation to the government, by wearing masks, maintaining physical distance and avoiding going out unnecessarily.”
Tamil Nadu is the fourth most-affected state in India, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with 722,011 confirmed cases, including 11,091 deaths.
Earlier this week India’s federal home ministry said, guidelines regarding relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions, issued on Sept 30, will continue to remain in force up to Nov 30.
Yesterday, federal health ministry said, the number of confirmed cases in the country, has reached 8,137,119, including 121,641 deaths.
Globally India is the second worst-hit country in the COVID-19 pandemic, behind the United States.– NNN-PTI
