Chief Minister Stalin today consulted with medical experts on the extension of the curfew order...

As the curfew in Tamil Nadu ends on June 28, Chief Minister Stalin today began consultations with medical experts on the extension of the curfew. He regularly consults with top government officials. It is likely to announce further relaxations.

Corona curfew is in force in Tamil Nadu. Numerous relaxations were announced in the curfew as the first wave subsided. Following this, the public returned to normal life. During the months of January, February, and March, life returned to normal. Experts have warned that a second wave of outbreaks could occur if care is not taken when vaccines are not given.

The second wave spread quickly, experts warned. The second wave, which started in India at the end of March, increased in April and peaked in May. Its spread in Tamil Nadu also peaked. It peaked at 36,000 infections a day.

As soon as the DMK came to power, it imposed a curfew and accelerated the process of controlling the spread of the corona. Relief funds and food items were provided so that the public would not be affected. Public transportation was completely canceled. Thus the corona distribution is greatly reduced. Further relaxations were announced in the curfew as civilian casualties were reduced.

Yesterday, the total impact in Tamil Nadu was limited to 6,162 below 6500 and the impact in Chennai was controlled to 372 below 500. The total number of patients in treatment has dropped to 49,845. The number of daily healers has also increased.

Relaxations have been announced in the curfew following such developments. Before extending the curfew once every 7 days, Chief Minister Stalin consults with medical experts and senior officials and announces relaxations and restrictions based on their recommendation.

As the curfew, which began on the 21st, is set to end on the 28th, Chief Minister Stalin today held separate consultations with medical experts and senior officials on extending the curfew. During the last curfew extension the districts were divided into 3 sections and relaxations were announced. The same relaxed curfew was declared in 11 non-infected districts.

Public transport was allowed in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts due to the low incidence of infections. E-registration was also relaxed. It is expected that the curfew will be further eased as the current state of affairs is significantly reducing the incidence of infections. At the same time it seems that the third wave spread, including the Delta Plus virus infection, will be taken into account.

As a first step, Chief Stalin began consulting with medical experts. He will next hold consultations with the Chief Secretary, Health Secretary, Disaster Management Commissioner, Chief of Police, Chennai Corporation Commissioner and Chennai Police Commissioner.

Can restrictions be relaxed in 11 districts in this consultation? Can the relaxations be implemented uniformly across the state? Can the public be allowed in places of worship? It will also explore whether relaxation can further increase weddings, mourning events, including public transportation.

Medical experts warn that a third wave could spread if the public does not adhere to safety measures, including face masks, as re-emergence increases and the vaccine is not given in sufficient numbers. At the same time, the state has to take into account the livelihood of the people.

Practical events, including the detection of a person with symptoms of Delta Plus virus infection in Chennai and the sending of 25 blood samples for analysis, are likely to be taken into account at this consultation meeting.