Tamil Nadu extends lockdown, instructs district administrations to enforce Covid-19 safety norms

The Tamil Nadu government has extended the state-wide lockdown till March 31. However, it has not brought in any new stricter rules but has listed out the advisories issued by the Centre.

The order says that the district administration should strictly enforce measures to prevent and manage Covid-19 and can "as far as possible use provisions of Section 144."

The district administration will take steps to promote Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and ensure wearing of masks, hand hygiene and social distancing, demarcating containment zones and adherence to SOPs.


It also says that national directives for Covid-19 management like use of face covering and social distancing must be enforced and spitting in public should be penalised.

The earlier announced shutdown was in force till February 28.