Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Aug 28: Deputy commissioner Dr Rajendra K V has directed by an order dated August 28 for the closure of all the recreation clubs in the district.
The order states that a detailed report of the virus spread received from the district health and family welfare officials state the following factors regarding recreation clubs:
- Not possible to maintain a minimum distance of one meter between each other while playing cards.
- High possibility of infection during the distribution of cards to other players in a card game when the person distributing the cards is infected.
- Players engrossed in the game are subjected to a range of emotions like anger, excitement, anxiety, making the possibilities of wearing masks less.
- It is not possible to control the activities of the recreation club members. Therefore, it is necessary to stop card games and other activities in the clubs.
As the spread of the coronavirus infection is on the rise, it is necessary to take important steps to effectively control its spread. If the orders for closure of the clubs are not followed, legal action will be taken under IPC 1860 section 188, against the concerned, the order stated.