New Delhi: Amid the massive surge in Coronavirus cases the Kerala government issued guidelines for at least 1-year making masks and social distancing mandatory.  The guidelines have been enforced until July 2021 and have been issued in an amendment brought to the Epidemic Disease Act. ALSO READ|Coronavirus: For The First Time India Sees Nearly 25K New Cases; Set To Surpass Russia's Overall Tally The guidelines have been issued amid the growing fears of the community transmission stage. Any violation of the guidelines will result in a fine up to Rs 10,000 or to 2 years of jail term. Here's are the guidelines issued by Kerala Govt:
  • Wearing masks compulsory in workplaces, public places.
  • Spitting is prohibited in public places, roads, footpaths.
  • Not more than 25 people are allowed in shops.
  • Every shop should have santisers for the customers at the entry point.
  • A maximum of 50 people are allowed in marriages and everyone will have to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
  • Strikes or protests will need prior permission from the government and only 10 people can take part after the permission is granted.
India recorded the worst-ever rise in Coronavirus cases on Sunday, pushing its overall tally nearer to 7 lakh-mark. For the first time in the country, nearly 25,000 fresh cases have been reported in 24 hours. 613 new deaths have been reported in a single day.