In Tamil Nadu, several new restrictions for mass gatherings of people have been imposed from coming Saturday.<br />''<br />''The action comes in the wake of soaring numbers of new Covid-19 cases. <br />''<br />''The restrictions include a cap of fifty percent of occupancy in hotels, shopping malls, cinema halls, entertainment parks and big format stores. <br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports, the new Covid-19 containment measures are being imposed as the single day fresh cases in the state have gone up to 4276 today, including 1520 in Chennai alone. <br />''<br />''Different establishments have been encouraged to organize vaccination drives for their staff.<br />''<br />''The retail stores within the wholesale markets have been asked to close their shutters. <br />''<br />''Bus travel is not permitted for standees.<br />''In indoor stadiums, a maximum of 200 people only are allowed at a time. <br />''<br />''The ceiling of guests in marriage functions is  100 people. <br />''<br />''Exhibitions are allowed only for the benefit of business-to-business processes. <br />''<br />''Worships in religious places are permitted upto 8 pm, though permission for festivals and other religious events are barred. <br />''<br />''Those traveling from other states have been asked to follow the e-registration procedure. <br />