Omicron Coronavirus impact in Tamil Nadu: Night curfew, Sunday shutdown, Pongal events postponed and more

In a bid to tackle the rising coronavirus cases, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday ordered fresh curbs. Here are important things to know:-

1- State-wide night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am with effect from January 6.

2- A shutdown would be enforced on Sunday (January 9) 

3- Only 50 per cent occupancy shall be allowed in buses, suburban trains, and Metrorail

4- All government and privately organised harvest festival 'Pongal' and cultural events are postponed 

5- All entertainment and amusement parks would be shutdown

6- Public would not be allowed in all places of worship on three days -Fridays, Saturday and Sunday

7- The present bar for social, cultural and political congregations would continue to be in place.

(With PTI inputs)