Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday indicated that the COVID-19 lockdown might be extended beyond May 31. According to Mr. Palaniswami, the spread of the COVID-19 infection was under control in all districts, except Chennai. If migrant workers or others come from other States, they should be subjected to tests and conditions should be created for treatment of the infected. I appeal to you all to follow the guidelines of the government, so that the situation remains under control,” Mr. Palaniswami said. Earlier, while inaugurating the interaction, Mr. Palaniswami said that about 2.47 lakh inter-State migrant workers had been sent back through 170 train services.

Source: The Hindu May 29, 2020 18:40 UTC