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.