Kerala prohibits all public gatherings for New Year celebrations

Image Source : PTI/FILE Kerala prohibits all public gatherings for New Year celebrations
The Kerala authorities on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting all public gatherings throughout New Year celebrations and directed that each one celebrations within the state on Thursday ought to stop by 10.00 pm amid fears in regards to the new coronavirus variant confirmed within the United Kingdom that has compelled the federal government to take unprecedented precautionary measures.
“Inter alia, use of face masks, maintenance of social distance, and sanitising to break the chain of disease transmission are reiterated. No public gatherings are permitted as part of New Year celebrations on New Year’s Eve. All New Year celebrations on New Year’s Eve (December 31) should cease by 10 .00 pm,” the federal government mentioned.
“Given the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the State, New Year 2021 celebrations by the public is likely to result in a spike in the transmission of COVID-19, if extant Covid Protocols are not adhered to,” it acknowledged.
Kerala Government has issued order prohibiting all public gatherings as a part of New Year celebrations. All celebrations on New Year eve (December 31) ought to stop by 10 PM. pic.twitter.com/KgOcsqCLE8

— ANI (@ANI) December 31, 2020

The authorities mentioned that lawful motion shall be initiated below varied provisions of legislation towards individuals failing to stick to COVID-19 Protocols.
The authorities directed the district administration to make sure compliance.
 
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