Collector C. Kathiravan said that 11 temples in Erode, five in Bhavani, six in Gobichettipalayam, three each in Perundurai and Sathyamangalam and one in Sivagiri were closed. Also, he said that all the weekly markets would not function until further orders, as reported by The Hindu.

Erode: With 29 temples coming under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department being closed for devotees as a precautionary measure against COVID-19, the district administration has asked the public to avoid gathering in places of worship here on Friday.

Collector C. Kathiravan said that 11 temples in Erode, five in Bhavani, six in Gobichettipalayam, three each in Perundurai and Sathyamangalam and one in Sivagiri were closed. Also, he said that all the weekly markets would not function until further orders.

However the collector has inspected the municipal bus stand and pasted awareness stickers that carry message on COVID-19 on buses. He distributed pamphlets to passengers instructing the need to wash hands with hand wash and hand sanitisers regularly.

Addressing media persons, he said that 120 persons from other States, who were working in the district, had gone to their natives and returned. They were continuously monitored by health officials, he added.

Mr. Kathiravan informed that four persons were arrested for spreading false information about COVID-19 and warned that persons spreading such rumours would be detained under the Goondas Act.

He inspected the Government Perundurai IRTT Medical College and Hospital and held discussion with doctors.

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