Full lockdown on sundays across Tamil Nadu More restrictions to follow

Meanwhile, an official announcement on further restrictions especially on social gatherings, temple and religious events, weddings and other events is expected to be announced anytime.


Coimbatore: In view of surge in Covid cases in Tamil Nadu, the State government has announced complete lockdown on Sundays, across the state.

Meanwhile an official announcement on further restrictions especially on social gatherings, temple and religious events, weddings and other events is expected to be announced anytime.

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday met with the state Health Minister Ma Subramanian, Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan and state public health officials to discuss the possible restrictions to control the Covid cases and spread of Omicron in the State.

On Tuesday, TN registered 2,731 fresh cases, this pushing the overall tally to 27,55,587. And, 120 cases of new Covid were reported in Coimbatore. The Coimbatore district administration has geared up preventive measures and is working ro ramp up bed facilities especially oxygen supported beds at both GH and ESI.

With Pongal festival nearing, the government is likely to tighten restrictions and enforce strict Covid measures at gatherings including Jallikattu which could also be cancelled or postponed to a different date, say sources.

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