Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has extended the ongoing lockdown in the state for two more weeks till August 23. The government also announced that schools will reopen for classes 9 to 12 from September 1. Schools can function with 50% attendance and by following all Standard Operating Procedures.
Meanwhile, the state government has banned offering of prayers by common public in all places of worship on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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The government has also allowed medical Colleges and other medical-related institutions including nursing colleges to reopen from August 16.
The government also warned of strict action against shops violating the Covid-19 guidelines issued by the government.
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