PUNE: The civic body on Thursday issued an order making it mandatory for all passengers reaching the city from Kerala to carry RT-PCR test reports for ascertaining if they are infected by Covid-19.
“The decision has been taken to curb any spread of Covid-19. The passengers will have to follow other directives issued from time to time to control the virus from spread,” PMC commissioner Vikram Kumar said in the order.
The orders have been made effective from Thursday till the next directives. The orders have been issued in accordance with relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. Civic officials said violation of the face mask and social distancing norms and hygiene practices would lead to Rs500 fine.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) also issued directions putting restrictions on Friday’s Shiv Jayanti celebrations. The directives favoured use of online modes and cable TV networks, instead of public gatherings.
Only 100 people would be allowed to garland a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at one time.