Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Mar 23: DC G Jagadeesh has taken out strict order to prevent the spreading of coronavirus in the district.
Announcements were made over mike in Udupi in the leadership of commissioner Anand Kallolikar asking to avoid groups and warning of strict action against violators. Awareness teams are created in various pockets of the city and people are asked to stay at home as far as possible. “Some people defy them. Those in home quarantine should remain at homes. It is sufficient if one person goes to buy items of daily need when essential. All the officers should follow the directions,” said commissioner Anand Kallolikar.
All the bars in the district will be closed from 4 pm of March 21. Only wine shops will be open but they have been instructed to maintain a distance of at least six feet between customer and the seller.
Hotels are advised to give only parcel service to customers. Dine in is not allowed. Here also a minimum distance of six feet needs to be maintained. Anyone violating the rules will be taken to task. “Consuming food in restaurants and cafes is banned. However customers can take away food in parcels subject to maintenance of a minimum distance of six feet from each other.”
“People at fruits and vegetable vendors, grocery shops and shops selling items of daily use should maintain a minimum distance of six feet. Customers and staff of air conditioned textile shops, electronic shops and other shopping malls should also ensure a minimum distance of six feet from each other failing which stern action as per rules will be taken against the guilty,” states the release from the deputy commissioner.
All airconditioned outlets have to be closed till further notice, as per the order sent out by the DC.