Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin extended the ongoing lockdown by May 30 in the State amid a surge in Covid – 19 cases. The new restrictions will come into force from Sunday onwards.

Shops will remain open upto 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday to help public stock up on things. Government and private outstation buses will also be allowed to help people reach their destination before the restrictions begin.

The new lockdown rules given below:

• Mobile outlets, through the network of local bodies, will help supply vegetables and fruits in capital Chennai and across the state.
• People working in pharmacies or those supplying milk, water and newspaper can move without restrictions.
• All private offices and banks will continue to operate in the work from home mode.
• E-commerce companies will be allowed to deliver orders between 8 am to 6 pm.
• Take – ways services from restaurants will be available in three shifts – between 6 am to 10 am, 12 pm to 3 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm.
• Trucks carrying Agriculture produce can move without restrictions on production of a valid ID proof.
• E – Registration must for inter-district medical travel. However, no pass will be required for medical travel within a district.
• Factories involved in manufacture of essential commodities, medical equipment will be allowed to operate.