India : Due to a rise in the cases of coronavirus due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) urged people to avoid crowding and follow Covid-19 guidelines.
The Mumbai civic body also warned of strict action against offenders. BMC commissioner Iqbal Chahal has appealed people to avoid gatherings on Christmas and New Year.
In a revised guideline, the BMC has said that squads will be deployed at ward level to take action against violators. It also reiterated adhering to Covid-19 rules during weddings and other ceremonies.
The city civic body has appealed people to adhere to rules in hotels, restaurants, cinemas, and shopping malls.
“Use a mask properly, get fully vaccinated. A new variant of the COVID-19 virus called Omicron is spreading rapidly around the world, putting a strain on the health system. Despite repeated appeals by the government and administration to prevent a probable third wave, it has been observed that guidelines are not being followed properly in most places, especially in wedding functions and other ceremonies,” Chahal said.
“Those violating COVID-19 rules will be dealt with severely by civic ward level teams as well as the police,” the BMC chief said.
The spread of Omicron had once again forced several nations to impose lockdown and other prohibitory measures, and the Union and state governments were continuously asking people to be vigilant to prevent a similar situation in India, he said.
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