TN extends lockdown till Oct 31

The Tamil Nadu government has extended the Covid-19 lockdown till October 31, 2020, with some more relaxations. The state government has put on hold its earlier order which permitted students of Class X, XI and XII to go to school on a voluntary basis to clear doubts from teachers. The decision will be taken later on voluntary studies and school opening after discussion with expert committee recommendations, the government said. According to the government order, restaurants, tea shops will remain open from 6 am to 9 pm. Parcel services will be allowed until 10 pm. The cine industry can run with 100 persons at a time while shooting but no visitors will be allowed. The government has granted permission for 100 flights from other states to land in Chennai airport daily. No international flights are allowed except those permitted by the Home Ministry.