Theatres, public parks, and beaches in Tamil Nadu reopened on Monday, in line with the state government’s most recent relaxations, almost fours soon after they have been closed through the second Covid-19 wave.
People started flocking to the hugely common Marina beach given that early morning. Prior to the most recent relaxations, only joggers and walkers have been permitted involving from 5-9 am along the service lane stretch. The move was welcomed by fitness enthusiasts who urged the public to strictly adhere to the security recommendations. Police personnel are patrolling the shoreline and spreading awareness about Covid-19 via public announcement systems.
The government has also permitted zoological gardens, botanical parks, and boathouses to reopen. Nilgiris Department officials stated Sims Park in Coonoor, the Ooty Boat House, and museums have reopened for the public, IE Online reported.
However, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai, which lately hit headlines soon after two lions died and numerous other folks tested positive for Covid-19 is however to reopen. Deputy Director Naga Sathish told IE Online they have been however to acquire an official government order and would in all probability open from Wednesday.
On the other hand, only a couple of theatres opened as owners ensured that the government-issued recommendations, such as disinfecting of seats and guaranteeing complete vaccination of employees members, have been in location more than the previous two days.
The state government had initial ordered theatres to shut in March 2020 as Covid-19 started to spread. The theatres reopened in November, but seating was capped at 50 per cent. However, the second Covid-19 wave forced the government to order a shutdown of theatres once more in April.
Actor-producer Chitra Lakshmanan told IE Online that about 400 standalone theatres had reopened from Monday, although multiplexes would open by Thursday or Friday soon after finalising the film scheduling. He added that owners had provided an undertaking that all theatres would be computerised by December to improve transparency about ticketing charges. It is most likely that a devoted server would be set up for the goal.
Tamil Nadu Theatres Owners’ Association leader and veteran distributor Tiruppur Subramaniam had stated ticket rates would not be elevated due to the pandemic.