Chennai: GCC commissioner hints at new restrictions to contain COVID-19 spread – Times Now

Chennai: Chennai has been witnessing a massive surge in COVID-19 cases. In view of the rise in cases, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) commissioner G Prakash on Sunday hinted at more regulations and curbs to come up in place to contain the virus spread.

He further added that the announcement for the same would be made on Monday by the state government. He also ruled out complete lockdown.

Restrictions in parks and playground

As more people gather at parks and playgrounds, a plan has been drawn to bring in restrictions in these places. He said that outdoor activities won’t be stopped, however people must adhere to basic COVID-19 SOPs like wearing masks, and also a number of people allowed at a time would be regulated.

He added, “Indoor activities would be restricted completely as they are major sources of infection. Apart from this, the number of people allowed in marriages would also be restricted,” as quoted by Times of India.

He further added that all these protocols will be enforced in commercial establishments and strict action will be taken against the violators.

Also, only takeaways will be allowed and more regulations will be there at places of worship. As per TOI, “These are being discussed by the state government with experts. They will be announced soon” he added.

COVID cases in Chennai

For now, to curb the spread of the COVID-19 infections, beaches have been closed for visitors as people flock to these places in huge numbers.

Hotspot Chennai saw 2,884 new cases on Saturday and 22 people died due to the virus, thus pushing the death toll to 4,386. The active cases tally now stands at 23,625. Chengalpet saw 807 cases and three deaths whereas Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram saw 389 and 248 new cases respectively.