NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, FEB 12
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday chaired a high level meeting to review the coronavirus situation in the state and announced several new Covid curbs and relaxations to be in place from February 16 till March 2.
Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu and other senior state officials participated in the meeting held at the secretariat.
Among the key relaxations, the state now allowed kindergarten and play schools to reopen on Feb 16. Exhibitions can also take place as part of the new rules.
தமிழ்நாட்டில் கொரோனா நோய்த் தொற்று கட்டுப்பாடுகள் 2-3-2022 வரை நீட்டிப்பு – மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சர் திரு.மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் அவர்கள் உத்தரவு#CMMKSTALIN | #TNDIPR |@CMOTamilnadu @mkstalin @mp_saminathan pic.twitter.com/w44MLsP9fE
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However, the state decided to continue with the ban on social, political and cultural gatherings where chances of crowding are higher. Also, the maximum attendance at weddings and related events has been capped at 200, while the limit is 100 for funerals. The limit has been increased from the previous 100 people allowed in marriages and the 50 allowed in funerals. All other restrictions were revoked, the government said in the order.
