The Government of Tamil Nadu has extended the lockdown in the state till 31st October with some more relaxations outside the containment zones.

• All the relaxations announced in the previous state unlock guidelines shall remain in place.
• All the hotels will be allowed to operate from 6 AM to 9 PM.
• Parcel services will be permitted till 10 PM.
• Film shootings can resume with a maximum ceiling of 100 people and visitors are not allowed.
• Flight services in Chennai airport will be increased from 50 to 100 effective from Oct 1.
• Government and government-aided training institutes are allowed to function following the standard operating procedures laid down by the government.
• Weekly markets in urban and rural areas are allowed to operate following the standard operating procedures laid down by the government.
• Complete lockdown in containment zones shall remain in force until further orders.
• All the following activities will remain prohibited across the entire state.
  • Schools, colleges, and other coaching institutes will remain closed.
  • Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres (including in malls, and marketplaces), auditoriums, assembly halls, and other similar places will remain closed.
  • Suburban trains
  • International travel except as permitted by the MHA.
  • Social/political/sports/entertainment/academic/cultural/religious functions and other large gatherings.

For the full text of the guidelines, click here.