TN Classes I-VIII to go online till Jan 10; malls, theatres at 50% limit

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TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Chennai:

01.01.2022

As Covid-19 numbers rose, the state government on Friday brought back some curbs on movement of people till January 10. Classes I to VIII will go back to online mode and nursery schools and playschools will shut.

Malls, theatres, showrooms, amusement parks, gyms, textiles, beauty parlours and restaurantsshould function at50% of capacity. This also applies to dining in at hostels, lodges and bakeries. The existing curbs will continue for places of worship, social, cultural and political gatherings. Only 100 people will be allowed at marriages and 50 people at funerals. Buses should run with passengers seated and metro rail at 50% capacity to maintain social distance. The restrictions were announced after chief minister M K Stalin held a review meeting.