M K Stalin
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Tuesday sought the full cooperation of the people in the state to put an end to the lockdown.
In a video message, Stalin said people would have understood that lockdowns helped bring down Covid-19 cases. “But it (lockdown) cannot be prolonged. It is in the hands of the people to put an end to it,” he said.
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Stalin said the state was facing the second wave due to the failure to put an end to the first wave of the pandemic. It created a crisis for the state s medical infrastructure and finance, he said. “We should come out of it soon. People of the state should take responsibility to break the chain of transmission of the virus and return to development and progress,” he said.
India News: The chief minister said the existing sale of fruits and vegetables through departments concerned would continue to exist in all districts to meet the
Local stores are allowed to sell essentials using vehicles. Photo by K Antony Xavier
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced extension of total lockdown for another week ending 6am on June 7. “As the total lockdown draws to a close on May 31, I have ordered an extension for a week after a district-wise review on the severity of Covid to prevent the spread of the virus and to save precious lives,” chief minister M K Stalin said.
The chief minister said the existing sale of fruits and vegetables through departments concerned would continue to exist in all districts to meet the daily requirements of the people.