Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Friday that educational and research institutes and hostels will be allowed to open from November 16. He announced several other loopholes and said that the lockdown has been extended till 30 November.
In a statement issued here, he said, only schools from class 6 to 12 will be allowed to open schools. The Chief Minister said that suburban train service will be allowed to operate as per SOP of Central Government. He said that the movie theater will be opened from November 10, but only 50 percent seat capacity will be allowed.
At the same time religious and political programs will be allowed from November 16, but only 100 people will be able to join it. Palaniswamy said that the lockdown would still be applicable in respect of swimming pools, beaches, tourist spots and international aircraft. The Chief Minister said that relaxation will be applicable only in non-containment zones.
The Tamil Nadu government approved the reopening of schools, colleges, theaters, zoos, etc. from next month, after easing restrictions and following standard operating procedure. According to the decision of the Central Government, the re-operation of the suburban train service has been approved. Chief Minister Palaniswami (CM K Palaniswami) said in an official statement that schools, all colleges, research and other educational institutions and hostels are allowed to open from 16 November.
He said that only classes from ninth to 12th will be conducted in schools. The Chief Minister said that theaters, theaters, multi-plexes, zoos and amusement parks will open from November 10 with fifty percent capacity. He said that restrictions will remain in prohibited areas and swimming pools, beaches and tourist places will remain closed.
