The state administration said today that schools and institutions in Tamil Nadu, which were closed owing to worries over coronavirus outbreaks, will resume on February 1. The curfew for the night has been abolished as of tomorrow. According to officials, there will not be a complete lockdown this Sunday (January 30) because it is being phased out. Following a wave of infections, the government ordered schools to close while allowing higher secondary children to attend lessons till Pongal (mid-January). Later, all higher secondary schools were advised to close until the end of the month. According to the new guidelines, the number of guests allowed at weddings is limited to 100, while funerals are limited to 50. On all days, places of worship will be allowed to remain open. Restaurants, salons, theaters, gyms, and yoga centers will continue to be subject to 50% occupancy restrictions. Government or private entities will not be able to hold cultural or community events or exhibitions, according to the rules.

Key Points

• The state administration said today that schools and institutions in Tamil Nadu, which were closed owing to worries over coronavirus outbreaks, will resume on February 1.

• Restaurants, salons, theaters, gyms, and yoga centers will continue to be subject to 50% occupancy restrictions.

• Government or private entities will not be able to hold cultural or community events or exhibitions, according to the rules.