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Explained: What is the reason for wearing a facemask inside your house?

The COVID-19 situation in India continues to remain grim as the country recorded more than 3 lakh coronavirus infections for the fifth day in a row. The government on Monday said it is time for the citizens to start wearing masks inside their homes as well, and refrain from inviting guests. 

Apr 27, 2021, 09:00 AM IST

Rs 200 fine for not wearing mask in public places: BMC issues new COVID-19 guidelines

Mumbai civic body -  Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday (February 18) issued new guidelines warning that those who will be caught without wearing a mask in public places will have to pay an ‘on-the-spot’ fine of Rs 200. The civic body issued the new guidelines as COVID-19 cases witnessed a surge in Mumbai city and across the state.

 

Feb 18, 2021, 16:37 PM IST