MANGALURU: Though the recent government circular regarding Covid-19 restrictions has no special mention of weddings, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has directed gram panchayats (GP) and urban local bodies (ULB) to monitor functions and ensure no violations.
The government has introduced curbs for Christmas and New Year celebrations recently. Deputy commissioner K V Rajendra told reporters that the maximum number of guests as per the previous government circular is 400 people. People should be more responsible and follow the guidelines of the government during weddings, he said, adding that respective GPs and ULBs have been asked to monitor functions.
“People should adhere to the restrictions of the government strictly. It is up to the GPs and ULBs to monitor the Covid-19 restrictions in their respective areas. Meanwhile, people should also should be responsible and hold weddings within the framework of government restrictions. We have instructed authorities in the GPs and ULBs to initiate action against those who violate the norms during weddings. As per the government circular, the maximum number of people allowed in any function is 400,” the DC said.
He said that many religious functions are also held at temples, churches and mosques. “Self-regulation is important, rather than going for lockdowns and other severe restrictions that will affect the economy further. Don’t be irresponsible just because the district administration is not acting tough,” the DC said.
“All malls and multiplexes have been asked to verify vaccine certificates at the entrance. In the next phase, identity cards of people will also be checked at the entrance of malls and other public places, if the number of Covid-19 cases, especially the Omicron variant, increases,” he said.
The DC also cautioned all students who travel to their homes in Kerala during Christmas to be careful. “Bring RT-PCR negative report compulsorily and remain in quarantine for 7 days. They also should not mingle with other students while being in quarantine. The positivity rate in Kasaragod is around 6% and it is 8-9% in Kerala. In Dakshina Kannada, it is less than 0.2% and the district has 164 active cases,” he added.
The government has introduced curbs for Christmas and New Year celebrations recently. Deputy commissioner K V Rajendra told reporters that the maximum number of guests as per the previous government circular is 400 people. People should be more responsible and follow the guidelines of the government during weddings, he said, adding that respective GPs and ULBs have been asked to monitor functions.
“People should adhere to the restrictions of the government strictly. It is up to the GPs and ULBs to monitor the Covid-19 restrictions in their respective areas. Meanwhile, people should also should be responsible and hold weddings within the framework of government restrictions. We have instructed authorities in the GPs and ULBs to initiate action against those who violate the norms during weddings. As per the government circular, the maximum number of people allowed in any function is 400,” the DC said.
He said that many religious functions are also held at temples, churches and mosques. “Self-regulation is important, rather than going for lockdowns and other severe restrictions that will affect the economy further. Don’t be irresponsible just because the district administration is not acting tough,” the DC said.
“All malls and multiplexes have been asked to verify vaccine certificates at the entrance. In the next phase, identity cards of people will also be checked at the entrance of malls and other public places, if the number of Covid-19 cases, especially the Omicron variant, increases,” he said.
The DC also cautioned all students who travel to their homes in Kerala during Christmas to be careful. “Bring RT-PCR negative report compulsorily and remain in quarantine for 7 days. They also should not mingle with other students while being in quarantine. The positivity rate in Kasaragod is around 6% and it is 8-9% in Kerala. In Dakshina Kannada, it is less than 0.2% and the district has 164 active cases,” he added.
.