Tamil Nadu extends COVID-19 lockdown, reopens schools for Classes 1-8 from November 1

The schools for classes 1 to 8 will resume from November 1 in Tamil Nadu on a rotational basis. 

New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday (October 23) extended the lockdown restrictions till November 15, while also allowing certain relaxations in the curbs amid improving COVID-19 situation. 

The schools for classes 1 to 8 will resume from November 1. "All school classes will be allowed to open and function on an alternate basis," the government order as quoted by ANI said. 

Among other relaxations, cinemas can operate with 100 per cent occupancy. The government also permitted full occupancy in public gatherings for cultural events in large auditoriums.