SNEEZING BANNED ON KERALA ROADS

Sneezing and spitting on roads and in public places has been banned by the government of Kerala (southern most state in India) in an attempt to check the spread of communicable diseases. Orders were issued that responsible department head checks spatters and sneezers who pose a hazard and an inconvenience to the public. The state government was directed to provide spittoons in public places and offices and post signs to inform people of the ban.