Health Minister urges shoppers to follow COVID-19 norms
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Ma. Subramanian goes around Ranganathan Street as part of awareness campaign
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on Monday launched COVID awareness campaign in crowded localities ahead of Deepavali.
Speaking to media persons at Ranganathan Street in T. Nagar on Monday, Mr. Subramanian said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had directed officials to organise awareness campaign in all crowded localities in the State ahead of the festival.
“The number of cases has reduced to less than 1,000. But the risk has increased because of crowding in commercial areas. Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner has ordered the removal of all roadside vendors of cooked food and ice cream on Ranganathan Street until Deepavali. Crowding by people who purchase food from the vendors increases the risk. We empathise with the street vendors. But we have to prevent crowding during the pandemic,” said Mr. Subramanian.
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