In the wake of rise in Covid-19 cases in the state, Tamil Nadu government has imposed several restrictions starting from April 10.
As per the announcement, the state government has ruled out night curfew but has put a ban on Temple festivals, religious events. Though offices can run, the government has advised the eligible candidates to take COVID-19 vaccine in order to avoid spread of deadly virus.
Here's a list revised rules and guidelines:
- Only 50% seating capacity in hotels and tea stalls
- Temple festivals, religious events banned
- spectators not allowed in playground, IPL should be held without audience in Chennai
- E Registration mandatory to enter the state
- Offices can run, but government advises to take vaccine seriously
- Only 50% seating allowed in recreation clubs, entertainment & amusement parks, zoological parks, museums, cinema theatres in multiplex and shopping malls.
- Only 100 persons allowed to attend wedding functions and funeral processions.
- Only 200 persons allowed in social, political, educational, entertainment, sports and cultural events.
- Standing passengers in inter-state buses being operated to Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka not allowed
- Exhibition halls will be allowed only for business to business events.
- TV serial and film shooting allowed, but the management should ensure that all participants have undergone RT-PCR tests
Tamil Nadu High Court on Wednesday warned the state government about worsening COVID-19 situation in the state. People are not wearing masks and appear to be taking chances, noted High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee.