In view of the rising number of cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), fresh restrictions with some exceptions have been imposed by Tamil Nadu government in the state from April 26.

Earlier the Palaniswami government had announced a night curfew, ban on tourists at hill stations and a complete lockdown on Sundays.

People largely chose to remain indoors in the state on the first Sunday of complete lockdown during the second wave of Covid-19, making things easy for law enforcement personnel.

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Arterial roads across the state like Anna Salai, Poonamalee High Road, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, East Coast Road in Chennai, Avinashi Road, Pollachi Main Road, Salem Ernakulam Nation Highway in Western Tamil Nadu and several such stretches in Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Tirunelveli and other important centres did not see vehicle movement.

From Apr 26, beauty parlors, salons, spas, barber shops are to remain closed. Only takeaway would be allowed in hotels, restaurants & tea shops. Apart from this, all places of worship would remain closed for the public.

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Additionally, the night curfew, in place from 10pm to 4am, and the Sunday lockdown will continue, with an exemption for essential services.