Ramaswami: LOCK DOWN *************************************** A safe distance between people could be ensured only by imposing certain restrictions on the movement of and interaction between people. To enable that, the entire state has now gone into a lock down. Schools and colleges have been shut, exams have been postponed, movie theatres have been temporarily closed down, people have been advised to not travel, gatherings and religious congregations have been disallowed, public transport facilities have been discontinued and the state’s borders have been closed. At the same time, emergency services, hospitals and medical stores are functioning as usual. Stores selling essential articles are allowed to open for a fixed period of time. Restaurants are allowed to offer take away and delivery facilities. We are ensuring adequate stock of grain and allowing movement of goods from across the state’s borders to facilitate supply of food as well. Personnel are being deployed in a phased manner to ensure that government offices are functioning.