Mangaluru, Mar 18, 2020 : In view of Coronavirus fears, the Mangaluru City Corporation has outlined measures to be taken by the general public, paying guest facilities, hostels, hotels, parks, gyms and residential complexes. Copies of the informative posters regarding the advisory of the Corporation were released by Mayor Diwaker Pandeshwar on March 18, Wednesday at the Mangala Auditorium of MCC. The posters were released during an informative programme organised for MCC members and staff on the precautions to be taken in the wake of coronavirus positive cases reported from the state.
Ward level awareness : From today onwards a team comprising the MCC executive engineer, revenue and health officials under the leadership of the corporator of the respective ward would be making a door-to-door visit to create awareness among the people, informed MCC Joint Commissioner Dr Santosh Kumar.
Corporation Commissioner Shanady Ajith Kumar Hegde gave information on the advisory issued by MCC.
Students residing in paying guests and hostels should return to their homes and owners of hostels and PG facilities have been asked to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.
Hotels have been asked to compulsorily provide hot water to the customers and the staff must be wearing hand gloves and mask and maintain cleanliness. All surfaces must be cleaned regularly with disinfectants.
All activities in gyms, swimming pools, entertainment clubs must be temporarily suspended and all outdoor activities including summer camps have been banned.