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Delhi government cracks down on the use of hookah in the city

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Rajan Nath
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Delhi government cracks down on the use of hookah in the city
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The Delhi government has imposed a blanket ban on the use of hookahs, including herbal hookahs, in all the public places in an order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The state government notified the ban last night invoking powers under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897. It cited the WHO evidence that tobacco use was a major risk factor for COVID-19 transmission. publive-image The Delhi government in its order stated that smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to coronavirus as for smoking fingers (and possibly contaminated cigarettes) comes in contact with lips that increase the possibility of transmission of the novel virus from hand to mouth.
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publive-imageIt also added that smokers may also already have lung disease or reduced lung capacity that would increase the risk of serious illness. Likewise, smoking products like water pipes often involve the sharing of mouth-pieces and hoses. It could facilitate the transmission of coronavirus in communal and social settings, the order added. Government bans e-cigarettes and e-hookahs in India, imposes fines of up to Rs 5 lakh The government also detailed the risk factors, it said that the use of Hookah in all public places, including hotels, restaurants, eatery houses, bars, pubs and discotheques in Delhi is strictly prohibited with immediate effect to control of the outbreak of epidemic disease — COVID-19. Also Read | Viral Video: Man finds lizard in sambar at Delhi’s top restaurant As per the report, the Smokers and hookah users are more vulnerable to coronavirus as they are among those who are at higher risk of the consequences of bilateral viral pneumonia. Delhi has been reporting less number of coronavirus cases on a daily basis. Meanwhile, it is planning to ensure the prevention of transmission by all possible routes. -PTC News-
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