Private gatherings banned in Nilgiris

The Nilgiris district administration has issued a ban on private gatherings without valid reasons following a surge in the COVID-19 cases.

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Updated:22nd Jul, 2020 at 2:03 AM

Coimbatore

The move comes in the aftermath of gatherings for marriage and death rituals leading to a spread in infections in places like Thangadu, Ottupattarai and Coonoor areas. District Collector J Innocent Divya on Tuesday said that all private and public gatherings were banned in the district to curb the spread of COVID-19. Only 20 people will be allowed to take part in funerals.

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Private gatherings banned in Nilgiris

The Nilgiris district administration has issued a ban on private gatherings without valid reasons following a surge in the COVID-19 cases.

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