Rajasthan Government Mandates Wearing of Masks to Fight Against COVID-19
Rajasthan is set to become the first state to enact a law that mandates wearing masks as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot stated that "mask is the vaccine" to contain the spread of COVID-19. Reportedly, the government has also banned the sale of firecrackers to ensure the air is breathable for COVID-19 patients and protection from the toxic gases. Moreover, the state government has ordered to take strict actions against vehicles without pollution certificates.