Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Apr 19: The district administration is taking all the necessary precautions to contain the spread of the second wave of the coronavirus in the district. Following this, the Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner, Dr Rajendra K V announced the below precautionary measures:
Weddings and other celebrations: A maximum of 200 people can gather in open ground and 100 people in closed places. When it comes to birthdays, 50 people can gather in open places and 25 in closed places. In the case of funerals, 25 people can gather in closed places and 50 people in open places. Around 200 people can gather for political meetings. Meanwhile, religious celebrations and functions are banned.
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A decision to issue passes during public celebrations and entertainment programmes in panchayat limits was taken during a video conference with officials.
The officials authorized to issue passes should obtain details of invitees and ensure that coronavirus protocol is followed. They should impose a penalty if any violations are reported. Action against the officials will be taken if the officials fail to book the violators.