<p>As uniform relaxations come into force across the state on Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday appealed to the people to follow strictly the Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and imposing “self-regulation” by not stepping out of their homes without any need.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister said the state has only been able to “control the spread” of the novel coronavirus and has not “eliminated” the virus. Hence, he asked people to be vigilant and follow Covid-19 rules by wearing a face mask, washing hands regularly, and maintaining physical distancing.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-reports-43071-new-covid-19-cases-955-deaths-1004674.html" target="_blank">Read | India reports 43,071 new Covid-19 cases, 955 deaths</a></strong></p>.<p>In a video message posted on his verified Twitter page, Stalin said Tamil Nadu was able to reduce its case load from 36,000 a day to around 4,000 a day in just about two months only because of complete lockdown, dedication shown by doctors, the state’s vibrant medical infrastructure, and an “efficient administration.”</p>.<p>On Saturday, the state reported 4,013 fresh Covid-19 infections 115 deaths. The active cases stood at 35,881. Stalin added that the state government was prepared to face “any wave”.</p>.<p>His message came a day before the new set of relaxations come into force on Monday – the government has allowed almost all activities except a few like reopening of colleges and cinema halls. While buses are on the road already in 27 districts, public transport in the remaining 11 districts will resume on Monday.</p>.<p>“We can say we have controlled the spread of the virus, but we cannot say we have eliminated the virus. Still, schools, colleges, parks, and cinema theatres have not been allowed to function. We have also not granted permission for political and religious events. It is because these are the places where public gather in large numbers,” the Chief Minister said.</p>.<p>He said the government relaxed the restrictions by resuming public transport and keeping offices opened keeping in mind “people’s livelihood.” Appealing to people to impose “self-restriction”, Stalin asked them to “double mask” in crowded places and keep washing their hands regularly.</p>.<p>“People who work in shops and office should keep their face masks on all the time. Shops should ensure that sanitisers are kept at the entrance, people are screened with thermal scanners and that not many are allowed inside at any given time,” he said.</p>
<p>As uniform relaxations come into force across the state on Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday appealed to the people to follow strictly the Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and imposing “self-regulation” by not stepping out of their homes without any need.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister said the state has only been able to “control the spread” of the novel coronavirus and has not “eliminated” the virus. Hence, he asked people to be vigilant and follow Covid-19 rules by wearing a face mask, washing hands regularly, and maintaining physical distancing.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-reports-43071-new-covid-19-cases-955-deaths-1004674.html" target="_blank">Read | India reports 43,071 new Covid-19 cases, 955 deaths</a></strong></p>.<p>In a video message posted on his verified Twitter page, Stalin said Tamil Nadu was able to reduce its case load from 36,000 a day to around 4,000 a day in just about two months only because of complete lockdown, dedication shown by doctors, the state’s vibrant medical infrastructure, and an “efficient administration.”</p>.<p>On Saturday, the state reported 4,013 fresh Covid-19 infections 115 deaths. The active cases stood at 35,881. Stalin added that the state government was prepared to face “any wave”.</p>.<p>His message came a day before the new set of relaxations come into force on Monday – the government has allowed almost all activities except a few like reopening of colleges and cinema halls. While buses are on the road already in 27 districts, public transport in the remaining 11 districts will resume on Monday.</p>.<p>“We can say we have controlled the spread of the virus, but we cannot say we have eliminated the virus. Still, schools, colleges, parks, and cinema theatres have not been allowed to function. We have also not granted permission for political and religious events. It is because these are the places where public gather in large numbers,” the Chief Minister said.</p>.<p>He said the government relaxed the restrictions by resuming public transport and keeping offices opened keeping in mind “people’s livelihood.” Appealing to people to impose “self-restriction”, Stalin asked them to “double mask” in crowded places and keep washing their hands regularly.</p>.<p>“People who work in shops and office should keep their face masks on all the time. Shops should ensure that sanitisers are kept at the entrance, people are screened with thermal scanners and that not many are allowed inside at any given time,” he said.</p>
