Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Jun 6: Udupi district deputy commissioner G Jagadeesha has ordered to follow strict lockdown guidelines in containment zones till June 20, 2020. Movement of persons in these zones has been barred except for medical emergency services and essential services, which are allowed to function in these areas.

Udupi district has declared some relaxations for non-containment zones. Religious places, hotels and restaurants, shopping malls etc are allowed to function from June 8 in these areas with the following guidelines of the Health and Family Welfare department.

Not more than 50 people are allowed to attend marriage functions by maintaining social distance. Not more than 20 people are allowed for funerals. Social distance should be maintained in public places and public transports. Minimum of 6 feet distance should be maintained in shops and only five persons are allowed inside the shop at any given time.

Public is allowed to move about between 5 am and 9 pm. Public movement is barred between 9 pm to 5 am.

Wearing of masks in public places is mandatory. Fines can be imposed on persons violating these norms. Consumption of alcohol and Gutkha in public places is banned. All political, social, sports, entertainment, educational, and religious meets are banned. Schools, colleges and tuition centres are closed but they are allowed to conduct online classes. Pubs, night clubs, theatres and auditoriums must remain shut.

Persons above the age of 65 and below the age of 10 are advised against moving outside the house except for medical emergencies.