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Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till Aug 31, announces fresh restrictions

All educational institutions, theatres, gyms, shopping malls, swimming pools, beaches, tourist places will remain shut

Shops remain closed during the total lockdown imposed by the state government for three consecutive days due to surge in COVID-19 cases, in Mathura on Sunday.

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CM Edappadi K Palaniswami said the decision was taken after series of discussions and reviews.

T E Narasimhan Chennai

2 min read Last Updated : Jul 30 2020 | 1:28 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown till August 31.

The government has announced fresh restrictions and relaxations, a day after the Chief Minister held a meeting with all district collectors.

CM Edappadi K Palaniswami said the decision was taken after series of discussions and reviews.

"All educational institutions, theatres, gyms, shopping malls, swimming pools, beaches, tourist places will remain shut. All e-commerce deliveries are being allowed in Chennai. E-pass mandatory to travel between districts in TN and inter-State travel," according to the state government release.

Metro and other train services will continue to remain shut. International

Topics : Coronavirus Tamil Nadu

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