Government of Tamil Nadu A complete lockdown was imposed for a day on Sunday in an attempt to contain the rising cases of novel coronavirus in the state. The rising Covid-19 cases were also fueled by the new Omicron version of the coronavirus.
State Police. local and health authorities During this one-day complete lockdown, also kept an eye on catching violators and increasing vigilance.
Healthcare professionals and workers, sanitation and civic personnel continued their routine work.
Most of the roads were deserted Apart from For certain cases of movement of people.
Cargo trucks and other vehicles engaged in essential services such as milk delivery or for purposes permitted by it Government Health related problems were seen running on the streets.
Bus and other public transport services, including the Metrorail, were suspended here, except for flights, suburban and other train operations.
Suburban trains operated here with 50% occupancy.
Restaurants were allowed to offer only takeaway services (7 am to 10 pm) and food delivery firms were allowed to function.
Police closed/regulated access to several flyovers here and elsewhere and set up checkpoints on highways, major intersections and main roads as part of measures to crack down on violators.
Health Minister Ma Subramaniam along with top civil, health and police officials inspected the enforcement of lockdown norms and sensitized people traveling for essential purposes to follow the guidelines to contain the spread of the virus .
The Greater Chennai Police said on Saturday 381 cases were registered for violation of restrictions and 53 for not maintaining physical distancing.
A release said 761 vehicles were seized in connection with the violation of the COVID containment norms.
In view of the restrictions, the checking of vehicles has been intensified in the districts bordering the neighboring states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
To tackle the rising coronavirus cases and the spread of the Omicron strain, Chief Minister MK Stalin a day ago ordered new restrictions, which include a statewide night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am from January 6.
Along with this, he had announced a bandh on 9 January.
Chennai Police said people can contact them on 94981 81236, 94981 81239, 72007 06492 and 72007 01843 to inquire about the norms being enforced under the lockdown and night curfew on Sunday.
The fresh virus cases crossed the 10,000-mark in Tamil Nadu on January 8 as it included 10,978 infections.
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