The Greater Chennai Corporation Friday issued orders to shut down shops in nine commercial areas of the city from Saturday till August 9. The decision comes against the backdrop of the marginal rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the city. According to a press release, shops between Ranganathan Street –North Usman Road junction and Mambalam will remain closed from today (Saturday) till 6 am on August 9. It has been mentioned that Kothwal market will remain closed from August 1 (Sunday) till August 9. Among these, Chennai reported 215 positive cases, bringing the city’s total to 5,37,951.

Source: Indian Express July 31, 2021 05:37 UTC