U.T. sees strict enforcement of COVID-19 protocol ahead of Christmas, New Year
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Police urge members of the public to adhere to safety protocol in the light of the threat posed by Omicron
Puducherry police has begun a strict enforcement of existing COVID-19 protocol ahead of the influx of tourists for the Christmas-New Year season and amid the lurking threat of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus.
A press note from R. Lokeshwaran, SSP (L&O) said the police department was levying violators a fine of ₹100 for every offence under 'The Puducherry Municipalities (Prevention of Infection and Control of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Rules, 2020'.
The police officials appealed to members of the public to strictly adhere to appropriate behaviours like wearing of face masks, maintaining social distancing and hand sanitation to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant.
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