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At Least One Town on Spain’s Costa del Sol Bans the Public Use of Hookahs

By John Smith • Published: 27 May 2020 • 13:03

Hookahs are out of bounds for the time being Credit: Artem Beliaikin flickr

THE Cadiz town of La Linea de la Concepcion which sits on Gibraltar’s border and is easily reached from Morocco has placed a ban on the use of hookah pipes in public places.

This is in accordance with Spanish government rules concerning the use of reusable elements in public places as the hookah mouthpieces may pose a high risk of contagion by the coronavirus.

The La Linea council explain the decision by reminding residents that Covid-19 is spread by coughs, sneezes and touch which means that sharing mouthpieces could pose a high risk to public health.

Other councils around the country are making similar decisions or reviewing the situation.

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John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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