As summer has hit Chennai and schools and colleges are closed for summer vacation, parks and playgrounds in the city will get busy amidst the heatwaves.
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Chennai shuts parks, beaches amid spike in COVID-19 cases
In view of the rising Covid cases, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced the closure of the city s beaches and parks for the public from Tuesday. Malls, commercial establishments, tea shops, restaurants, vegetable markets, retail shops and provisional shops will remain open till 9 pm and only 50 per cent of customers will be allowed at a time, the civic body said in a statement.
Besides, the GCC will also ensure that people wear face masks and maintain social distancing.
Several restaurants found overcrowded were also shut in the city.