In Tamil Nadu, the statewide lockdown has been extended till May 31st. However, in the districts where the prevalence of the infection is less, several relaxations from the lockdown conditions have been announced.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, 639 people have been tested COVID-19 positive today, leading to a surge in the total infected people in the state to 11,224. 634 patients were discharged after cure while four others died of the disease taking the total death toll to 78.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports, the extension of the lockdown in districts like Chennai which falls under the Red zone is complete with no relaxations. However, in other districts where the case load is less, a raft of relaxations have been announced. <br />''<br />''Educational institutions, places of worships, entertainment centres, bars and tourist places will continue to be shut down throughout the state. Political, social and cultural events will remain banned. <br />''<br />''Regular flights, train and bus services would not be operated till the month end except the special services for purposes like evacuation and repatriation of stranded passengers or guest labourers. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Intra-district travelling in 25 districts with low prevalence of COVID-19 is permitted without vehicle-pass from the authorities. There, the bigger factories or offices are allowed to employ up to 50 per cent of their regular strength. Those smaller offices with up to a hundred staff can function with full strength.</span>