Restrictions reintroduced in districts to contain COVID-19
The Hindu
Commercial establishments and industries to follow all safety norms
Imposing fine on public and sealing of shops for non-adherence to COVID-19 norms and strict monitoring by officials in market areas marked the first day of reintroduction of restrictions in the district here on Saturday. District Collector C. Kathiravan inspected the Periya Mariamman Temple on Meenatchi Sundaranar Road, bus stand, shops at Veerapampalayam Pirivu, Villarasampatti Bus stop, market, shops at the bus stand in Gobichettipalayam and a few other places during which he found many shops failing to adhere to the norms. As many as 12 shops were sealed and a fine of ₹ 5,000 each was levied on the owners. Seventy persons were fined ₹ 200 each for not wearing mask. Mr. Kathiravan told mediapersons that steps were taken on a war footing to prevent the spread of virus in the district. He asked the traders, commercial establishments and industries to follow all safety norms. He said that only after thermal scanning customers should be allowed to enter the shops, and hotels should only have 50% occupancy at any given time.More Related News