Chennai: Tamilnadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced that the lockdown, with the existing set of restrictions imposed to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, has be extended till 30 November. The restrictions would remain in force, considering the possibility of spread of diseases, such as dengue, said an official release.
Stalin stressed on the adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour (CAB) in places such as shops and the wearing of masks and usage of hand sanitisers and maintaining physical distancing.
The CM also urged the people above 18 years of age, who are yet to receive the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, to inoculate themselves against the disease. He also urged those who are partially vaccinated to not miss their second doses.
According to the press statement from the State government, the existing Standard Operative Procedure (SoP) such as using hand sanitiser with dispenser, thermal scanning, and social distancing should be followed at the commercial establishments till 30 November.