Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announces the extension of the Covid lockdown in the state for two more weeks. He said, "the government has decided to resume physical classes in schools and colleges from September 1."
The announcement said, "Schools will reopen on a rotational basis for students in classes IX-XII after a gap of nearly 18 months. Classes will be held following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)."
Today, Chennai turns 382 years as the city celebrates 'Madras Day'. On August 22, 1639, the village of Madrasapatnam was purchased by the East India Company from the Viceroy of the Vijayanagar empire. On the occasion of 'Madras Day', the Greater Chennai Corporation announced a set of contests and other initiatives. In a statement, the corporation said, "initiatives like mass cleaning, contests for school and college students, and artists have been planned."
On Saturday, the Tamil Nadu government said, "it would offer round-the-clock vaccination services at government colleges and hospitals from next week for the benefit of those unable to take the Covid shots at their convenience."