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No Face Mask Required For Fully Vaccinated People In US: CDC
US’ Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that fully vaccinated people don't require face masks anymore at both indoors and outdoors. Initiating the pre-pandemic life in the US, POTUS Joe Biden said that this has been possible because of vaccinating the Americans quickly. So far, the US has given 250 million vaccine shots in 114 days. CDC also issued guidelines on traveling and the workplace.
Tags: US President, United States, Covid-19 Vaccine, Vaccination, masks, pre-pandemic, pandemic
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Car Drivers Travelling Alone Should Also Wear Masks: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court, on April 7, mandated the use of a mask for people even while travelling alone. The court, while listening to petitions filed for collecting fines for not wearing masks, added that the contagious virus can spread even when the car stops at the signal. Citing that a car is a public place, HC Judge Pratibha M Singh said, "This is least one can do."
Tags: Delhi, Delhi High Court, masks, Covid-19
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Spot Fines To Be Imposed At Airports For Flyer's Not Wearing Masks
Amid the second wave of COVID-19, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has urged airports to tighten COVID-19 surveillance protocols. Reportedly, the authorities have advised airports to enforce stricter actions like imposing a heavy fine on travellers not wearing a mask or violating social distancing norms. Earlier, the DGCA had announced that passengers not wearing masks will be de-boarded from the flights.
Tags: Covid-19, DGCA, masks, social distancing
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New Study Reveals Wearing Masks During Exercise Is Safe
Use of face masks at indoor gyms and during the workout limits the chances of COVID-19 contraction, as suggested by a European Respiratory Journal's study. The study sampled 12 people who were asked to get on the exercise bike with and without a mask. During the test, researchers conducted a detailed assessment of breathing, heart activity, and exercise performance of the people. The result indicated no health-related risk of using mask… read-more
Tags: masks, Covid-19, exercise, research
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Maharashtra CM Thackrey Declares Masks Compulsory For 6 Months
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has declared that it is compulsory to wear masks for the next six months in the state. CM Thackrey said the situation remains under control in Maharashtra though the risk is not completely over yet. Moreover, he stated that he was not in favour of various expert's suggestion for a night curfew or another complete lockdown in the state.
Tags: Covid-19, Maharashtra , Uddhav Thackeray, masks
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Masks Work Like Vaccine, Will Stay Even After Vaccination: ICMR Chief
Highlighting the importance of masks, Indian Council of Medical Research chief Balram Bhargava on November 28 has said that masks work as a vaccine and would stay even after the vaccination. Addressing a webinar, Balram added, "India will develop a vaccine, not just for itself but for 60% of the developing nations". Touting mask as a ''Fabric vaccine'', Balram has emphasized its importance in keeping the COVID-19 recovered patients safe.
Tags: ICMR, masks, Coronavirus, Balram Bhargava
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Rajasthan Government To Cap RT-PCR Testing Cost At Rs 800
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on November 28 announced to bring the RT-PCR test cost in private labs down to Rs 800 from Rs 4,000. While making the announcement, he digitally inaugurated several COVID treatment-related facilities including testing labs in various districts and 70-bed COVID ICU at RUHS Jaipur. He also advised the state authorities to stop worrying about increased COVID-19 cases and keep testing more patients.
Tags: Covid-19, masks, social distancing, Rajasthan Government
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Delhi Government Raises Fine From Rs 500-Rs 2,000 For Not Wearing Mask
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has announced Rs 2000 fine for not wearing mask after the capital witnessed a surge in coronavirus cases. Previously the fine was Rs 500. Kejriwal said, "A lot of people are wearing face masks but some are still not adhering to the rules." He asked all the religious heads and other administrative officials to make sure that their workers are wearing a mask and maintaining safety rules.
Tags: Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi, Covid-19, masks
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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… read-more
Tags: Coronavirus, masks, CM Ashok Gehlot
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Govt School Students In Bengal To Get Masks From Handloom Weavers Society
The co-operative society of handloom weavers, Tantuja, has decided to provide almost 1.5 crore masks to government school students in West Bengal. The initiative came after the state government made it mandatory for students to wear masks before availing the mid-day meal ration from school. Reportedly, the co-operative has roped in the self-help groups and individual manufacturers for producing the masks.
Tags: tantuja, Education, masks, Coronavirus, government schools
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
