In Tamil Nadu, full lockdown comes into effect from midnight tonight in Chennai and its suburbs. It will be in force till the end of the month, as announced by the Tamil Nadu Government.
Meanwhile, the total number of Covid-19 cases in the state has zoomed to 52,334, with 2141 people tested positive today. A record 26,736 persons have been tested in the state today. 1017 persons were discharged from hospitals while 49 others succumbed to the disease taking the fatalities to 625. The active caseload in the state is 23,065. AIR correspondent reports, the officials have chalked out an elaborate mechanism to roll out the 12-day full lockdown in Chennai and its suburbs. The full lockdown comes into effect from midnight tonight and will be in place till the end of this month. The Chennai Police has fortified the city with multi-tier checks.
It is aimed at controlling the number of vehicles on the roads. The movement of people for purchase of things is restricted to be within a two-kilometer periphery of their homes by walk. However, to ferry the passengers from railway stations and airports, private vehicles, pre-paid taxis and autos are permitted if the passengers carry the ePass.
On the two forthcoming Sundays, only health facilities and essential services are allowed to function. It is aimed at breaking the chain of the Covid-19 spread in Chennai and its adjoining region which faces the maximum caseload.
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