Chennai, December 31: Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu, the state government on Friday informed that metro trains and theatres will operate with 50 per cent sitting capacity till January 10.

In an official release, "Tamil Nadu announces new restrictions effective till January 10. Malls, jewellery and textile shops, malls, theatres, beauty parlours, showrooms, amusement parks, and metro trains to operate at 50 per cent capacity."

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It further read, "No physical classes for students of standard 1st to 8th till January 10. Physical classes for students of standard 9th to 12th and colleges to be held following all COVID-19 protocols. Weddings to be allowed with 100 persons and funerals with 50 persons. No permission for UKG, LKG classes." Tamil Nadu Imposes COVID-19 Curbs: Metro, Malls, Theatres To Operate At 50% Capacity Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases.

The state government banned currently social, political and cultural gatherings. Existing guidelines for religious places to be continued with protocols.

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