Travel restrictions in 25 districts including Coimbatore, Salem in Tamil Nadu eased
The state of Tamil Nadu has already extended the lockdown till May 31 amid the growing number of coronavirus cases. Latest reports suggest that travel restrictions will be eased in 25 districts across the state. These 25 districts include some of Tamil Nadu's most populated districts such as Coimbatore, Salem and the Nilgiris.
The restrictions will, however, remain in place across the containment zones in the state.
In these 25 districts, taxis and cab service will be allowed to function provided they are used for essential services like healthcare or are used for agricultural or business purposes. Travel in general in these districts will be allowed for essential purposes.
Inter-state travel has not been included in this relaxation and will require the authorization by the state government.
Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Tiruppur, Namakkal, Karur, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Kanyakumari, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Pudukkottai, Trichy, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Vellore, and Niligiris.
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