Chennai: A decision on whether to extend the two-week lockdown in Tamilnadu or not do so would be taken by Chief Minister M K Stalin after his meetings with a committee of experts and a panel of all-party legislators today.
According to sources, there are chances for lockdown to be extended till the end of this month.
Speaking to reporters in Tiruchi on Friday, Stalin said whether the curbs should be continued further and in case of extension of restrictions, what relaxations could be offered would all be discussed with experts and MLAs from all parties on Saturday in Chennai.
He said it was with the aim of breaking the chain of transmission that his government imposed a total lockdown from 10 May.
The measure started showing results in Chennai and some other places. But fresh cases were increasing in 10 other districts, he said, adding that medical experts had warned of fresh cases increasing further.
Answering a question, the Chief Minister said elected representatives were of the opinion that the curbs should be further extended.