In view of the coronavirus scare, Tirupati temple authorities have appealed devotees with symptoms of cough, cold and fever to avoid the pilgrimage. This was announced after the temple authorities held a meeting to discuss ways to prevent the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) threat on the hill shrine.In case the authorities find someone suffering from these symptoms, they will screen him/her with thermo screeners at the Srivari Mettu and Alipiri and also extend them medical advice and care.