Deserted Badrian Street in Chennai on Saturday. Photo by A Prathap
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced a total lockdown with no relaxations in the state for a week beginning May 24. He made the announcement after holding a meeting with medical experts and the representatives of legislature parties.
In view of the total lockdown, the government has permitted all shops to open till 9pm on Saturday (May 22) and between 6am and 9pm on Sunday (May 23) . All public and private buses will be allowed to ply on Saturday and Sunday. The government has permitted pharmacies, supply of milk, drinking water and newspapers.