After seeing huge crowds in front of Tasmac shops in Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts on Thursday, the police have made umbrellas compulsory to ensure personal distancing among buyers. In Arani, three Tasmac shops were closed, after the Arani police station was closed for disinfection following a policeman testing positive for COVID-19. However, a huge rush was witnessed outside most of the shops that were open and personal distancing went for a toss. “Now people have to bring umbrellas to Tasmac shops to ensure personal distancing. Besides, additional counters will be opened in Tasmac shops in the three districts depending on the rush.

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2020 11:31 UTC