Tighter restrictions to contain COVID-19 in Tiruvannamalai

Shops, hotels allowed to function between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. till Aug. 25

The Tiruvannamalai district administration has tightened the lockdown with more restrictions on functioning of shops and hotels in the temple town and adjoining big areas such as Kattampoondi from Monday. The new restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 will be in force till August 25. While all shops can function only between 6 a.m and 5 p.m., Hotels and tea shops can operate up to 5 p.m in the town but can provide parcel services till 9 p.m. Only 50% of patrons would be allowed in restaurants and tea shops. Only those who have been fully vaccinated among the staff can report to work. Those not wearing masks and violating physical distancing norms in public places would be penalised. Only 50% occupancy allowed in government buses.