As per report tamilnadu government has decided to extend the lockdown without any relaxation till May 3 based on the recommendations of an expert committee. Citing the release issued by the state government on april 15, the TN government said that keeping in mind the spread of COVID-19, the state would continue to follow the lockdown with the same restrictions in place like delhi, karnataka, punjab, telangana, maharashtra and Gujarat. According to the april 15 release, tamil Nadu was set to decide on the relaxation of the lockdown for industries, companies and other services on april 20.
According to the new release issued by the government, the expert committee set up by TN government to analyse easing of restrictions post lockdown period submitted its recommendations to the government on monday after a meeting. The government, taking into consideration the recommendations of the expert committee, understood the need to intensify the measures to stop the spread of the virus. Based on understanding, as per the Disaster Management Act 2005, the government has decided to continue for the rest of the nationwide lockdown with the same restrictions in place. The relaxations for essential services and the services permitted by the government shall continue, the release said.
The press release also said that the nature of the transmission would again be analysed, and if the infections reduce, the recommendations of the committee would once again be sought and decisions will be taken on restrictions accordingly.
