Amid the strict restrictions, the cases have been surging in Chennai as the city has contributed about 85% of the cases for the past four days.

The announcement has come hours after the state cabinet has consented to extend the lockdown and a day after the Central government has renewed the nationwide lockdown. 

David Beasley, the executive director of the World Food Programme has alarmed India that millions of people are facing hunger during COVID-19 lockdown.

The state has reported nearly 600 cases in the past four days which is more than the total number of cases Kerala has reported so far since the outbreak.

The deceased surgeon wasn't deputed for COVID-19 duty but she was working in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of the medical college.

The Central government has, on Friday, rolled out the new set of guidelines on how the nation should pedal through the extended spell of the lockdown.

Chennai accounts for 43% of the total cases in the state while the government has been aiming to flatten the curve of COVID-19 affected cases.  

The press release has signaled that the relaxations will be given for the districts under orange and green zones.

The reports have indicated that the government is considering extending the lockdown for at least two more weeks beyond May 3 to curb the spread of the virus. 

The Commissioner of Chennai corporation has announced that people who violate lockdown in the city would be imposed Rs 100 as fine and they would be kept under quarantine for 14 days.