Tamil Nadu extends Covid-19 lockdown till May 31 as virus cases continue to surge

Amid rising coronavirus cases, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the ongoing lockdown for another week till May 31.

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the ongoing lockdown for another week till May 31, citing growing coronavirus cases in the state. This will be a full lockdown without relaxation, said sources. The development comes as the state reported over 36,000 fresh coronavirus cases on Friday. According to the fresh guidelines, all private organisation employees have been asked to work from home. Only essential government offices will function in the state during the lockdown.