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Madras HC insists stringent action against people flouting COVID-19 guidelines

Madurai, Oct 07 (UNI) The Madras High Court Madurai Bench on Wednesday insisted that stringent action must be taken against people who were violating the COVID-19 guidelines.
A Division Bench comprising Justices N.Kirubakaran and B.Pugalendhi, while hearing a public interest litigation petition which sought a direction to the State government to continuously monitor the COVID-19 situation and ensure implementation of the guidelines, observed that the public must understand the importance of following coronavirus guidelines.
The Judges said people must strictly adhere to physical distancing norms and wear masks. In view of the coronavirus pandemic situation, wearing masks in public places was a must and people should feel that it is like wearing a dress.
People were failing to follow the norms and such violations could be seen during weekends, especially in meat stalls. Stringent action must be taken against such violators by imposing heavy penalty, the Judges said.
The court praised Tamil Nadu government for doing its best in the battle against the pandemic and said the State had considerably controlled the mortality rate. Tamil Nadu was also taking the highest number of tests in the country.
The court also appreciated the doctors, para medical staff, police, sanitary workers and other workers for their tireless efforts during the lockdown and also praised the media for creating awareness among the public.
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