The Tamil Nadu government announced on Wednesday the extension of hours for all stores and commercial establishments in the state, which can now operate until 10 p.m., starting October 22.
Currently, stores can stay open until 9 p.m. in the state.
Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has now given permission to vegetable stores, supermarkets, restaurants and tea shops to operate in the state until 10 p.m. starting tomorrow in areas that are outside the zones. of coronavirus containment following the Standard Operating Procedure to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus.
Ahead of the next festival season, Palaniswami said: “Due to the upcoming festival season, the need to further revive the economy and taking into account the prevalence of COVID-19, vegetables and grocery stores, tea stalls, restaurants , all stores and commercial establishments can be open until 10 pm on October 22, following the existing security protocols that have already been announced by the government. “
CM Palaniswami said that easing coronavirus-induced restrictions will further facilitate economic recovery.
Here is the official TN government order:
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However, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu reiterated that everyone must follow social distancing of at least six feet, wear masks and wash their hands daily with soap.
Palaniswami said that the state has the highest percentage of people in India who have recovered from the deadly virus and returned home and that the death rate in the state was also low.
At the beginning of September 30, Edappadi K. Palaniswami said that restaurants and tea shops would remain open between 6 am and 9 pm, while take-out services were allowed until 10 pm.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu on October 20 saw a drop in coronavirus cases, with 3,094 patients testing positive, bringing the total count to 6,94,030. The total deaths rose to 10,471 after 50 more people succumbed to Covid-19.
Up to 80,371 samples were analyzed on Tuesday; the state has analyzed 91,12,067 samples so far. There are still 36,734 active cases in the state.
Up to 4,403 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovering from the virus. The total number of recoveries has now increased to 6,46,555.
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