Strict action against expatriates if they violate quarantine rules

Team Udayavani, Mar 26, 2020, 1:39 PM IST

Udupi: As many as 1000 expatriates who have arrived in Udupi from foreign countries have been placed in home quarantine and have been warned against leaving their houses, informed Udupi Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha.

Addressing reporters here the DC said that the district administration, health department officials have sent notices to surrounding houses regarding those quarantined and requested them to bring to the notice of relevant authorities if anyone was found violating the quarantine rules.

“If anyone is found violating the quarantine rules and roaming in public, a complaint can be registered by calling on 9480242600. Strict action will be taken against such violators,” said Jagadeesha.

Pointing out at the risk of infection that quarantined person may pose to others, the DC urged everyone to cooperate with the district administration.