It has been announced by the State Government of Tamil Nadu that apart from the movie theatres allowed to function with 100% audience, the textile shops, jewellery shops, Entertainment Centres, Gymnasiums, etc., can also function with 100% capacity!
The extent/impact of the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic and its variant Omicron has been reducing at a steady rate over the last few weeks! As such, the State Government of Tamil Nadu has been announcing relaxations from various restrictions imposed during the lockdown.
Relaxations:
· In this aspect, the existing lockdown imposition has been extended until 2nd March with additional relaxations.
· As per this, movie theatres have been allowed to function with 100% audience from 16th February. 100% capacity is permitted in all the hotels, restaurants and other eateries.
· It is also informed that all the textile shops, jewellery shops, entertainment centres and Gymnasiums can function with 100% capacity.
· Further, 100% audience are allowed in the indoor entertainment halls where seminars, conferences, music and drama programmes are conducted.
Restrictions continuing:
Organising Social, cultural and political meetings where the public gathers is NOT yet permitted.
Occasions like wedding and associated functions will be allowed to be conducted WITH A MAXIMUM OF 200 PERSONS,
Death-related ceremonies will be allowed to be conducted BUT WITH A MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION OF 100 PERSONS.
Other issues to adhere
· The State Government of Tamil Nadu has extended the above-mentioned relaxations giving due priority to the lifeline of the public!
· However, the public is strongly emphasised to continue wearing face masks in public places and must strictly adhere to keeping the social distancing.
· The citizens MUST undertake the administration of a double dosage of coronavirus vaccines!
· Further, hand sanitizers with dispensers MUST be kept at the entrance of all shops. Also, ‘Thermal Screening’ - the body temperature of the visitor must be checked with the necessary equipment.
· The administration of the shops MUST confirm the shop staff as well the customers visiting the shops is wearing facial masks!