Medical experts against easing of curbs in Chennai

Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Lockdown restrictions may be relaxed in Tamil Nadu, barring Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts, according to members of the medical expert committee, here on Saturday.Speaking to the media after a meeting with Chief Minister K. Palaniswami, they said coronavirus infection was high in Chennai and its neighbouring districts, like Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram.Advocating continuance of the lockdown restrictions in these four districts, they said easing must depend upon the extent of the coronavirus spread in each district.Stating that allowing public transport - buses and trains - in Chennai may be dangerous, the medical experts said they should not be allowed. To control the spread, swab testing should be increased, they said.As on Friday, coronavirus cases in Chennai stood at 13,362, followed by Chengalpattu (1,000), Tiruvallur (877) and Kancheepuram (366).
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