Coronavirus ; Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 21 morning

Extending the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown till 6 a.m. of June 21, the Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced fresh relaxations in 27 districts including Chennai. Fewer concessions would be offered in 11 districts predominantly in the west and Delta regions where higher cases were reported. In addition to existing permitted activities in Tamil Nadu — except in Coimbatore, The Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Karur, Namakkal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts — salons, optician shops, service centres for home appliances, sale and service of mobile phones have been allowed to operate during specified timings from June 14. State-run liquor outlets aka TASMAC shops would remain open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. In a statement, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the COVID-19 lockdown was being extended and fresh relaxations were allowed after a district-wise analysis of the COVID-19 scenario.