IMAGE:
Ambulances parked in a queue in front of the Greater Chennai Corporation as
number of COVID- 19 cases surge in the city. Photograph: PTI Photo
Chennai and adjoining areas
will be under lockdown from June 19 to 30 sans present relaxations and a full
scale shutdown on two Sundays, chief minister K Palaniswami said in Chennai on
Monday.
After a meeting with an
expert panel and amid rising coronavirus cases in Chennai, Palaniswami said the
lockdown will be applicable in Chennai and several areas that fall under the
jurisdiction of Greater Chennai Police and situated in Tiruvallur, Chengelpet
and Kancheepuram districts.
During the 12 day period,
only essential services will be allowed with restrictions, he said.
The proposed lockdown, sans
present relaxations, will be implemented from June 19 to 30 and on two Sundays
(June 21 and 28) there shall be a full scale shutdown without any relaxations,
he said.
Guidelines for the 12-day
lockdown
1) Shops will be closed.
2) Essential shops
including vegetables, fruits, groceries, and fuel stations will be allowed
between 6 am to 2 pm.
3) Autos, Taxis will be
allowed only for emergency.
4) Eateries are allowed
function between 6 am and 8 pm, Only takeaway is allowed.
5) Food Delivery allowed.
Delivery representative should have proper Emp ID.
6) E pass to go out from
Chennai will be given only with proper supporting documents for marriage, death
and health emergency.
7) Operation of trains,
flights will continue.
8) 21st June and 28th June
are the two Sundays will undergo complete lockdown without relaxations. Only
emergency and essential services will be allowed.
9) 33% of employees except
people from containment zone may come for work.
10) No relaxations in containment
zone.
11) Tea shops should be
closed throughout the lock down.
12) Amma Canteens will be
kept open.
13) Construction works can
be carried out. Construction workers should be facilitated to stay near the
construction spot. One time testing is essential for them.
14) Banks, Courts, Media
can function.