Battling second wave of covid in Tamil Nadu The interim Tamil Nadu government has dived into serious action against Covid by bringing back restrictions in public space, workplaces and educational institutions. Share Via Email | A+A A- Out of the 4363 beds, suspected Covid patients occupy 714. (Photo | U Rakesh Kumar, EPS) The interim Tamil Nadu government has dived into serious action against Covid by bringing back restrictions in public space, workplaces and educational institutions. Apart from putting off board examinations and asking schools and colleges to strictly adhere to online classes, it has shut open spaces like beaches and zoos. It has also called for a complete lockdown on Sundays.