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DCGI Issues New Covid-19 Norms, Makes Mask Mandatory
Amid Delhi High Court (HC) orders, the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued new Covid-19 norms for passengers. On June 8, the DCGA said, at airports, and aircrafts, masks will be mandatory throughout the journey. However, the norms permit mask removal only under exceptional circumstances. Furthermore, if anyone violates the law, he/she should face actions, including being on "no-fly list" and treated as unruly… read-more
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Maharashtra Mandates Use Of Face Masks Due To Rising Cases
In response to an upsurge in the number of cases of Covid, Maharashtra's government has enforced the usage of face masks in all public areas excluding open spaces. "Mask in closed public spaces like trains, buses, cinemas, auditoriums, offices, hospitals, colleges, schools is a must," stated Deputy Chief Secretary Dr. Pradeep Vyas. In the preceding week, the number of coronavirus infections in the state skyrocketed, reaching 1,081 on June 1… read-more
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Maharashtra Govt To Mandate Face Mask If COVID-19 Surge Continues
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra Government is likely to bring mandatory face masks in the State. Considering the rise in COVID-19 cases, State Health Minister Rajesh Tope, on May 1 said, "If COVID-19 cases continue to rise, then we will have to make the wearing of masks compulsory". Furthermore,Tope assured that the health department is monitoring the Coronavirus situation and are inclined to vaccinate eligible children with speed.
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DDMA Reimposes Mandatory Face Mask Rule With Rs 500 Fine For Violators: Delhi
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) reimposed mandatory face masks in the national capital. On April 20, the DDMA and Delhi held a meeting and announced to impose a Rs 500 fine for violators of face mask COVID-19 protocol. Furthermore, as of now, there is no decision on the closure of schools and other places, but new SOPs have been issued.
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