Maharashtra steps up vigil as Covid cases riseThere is no decision on compulsory masking, we however want people to wear masks on their own as a precaution due to a rise in covid cases,...
04 Jun, 2022, 01.05 PM IST
Wearing of masks in crowded places could be made mandatory in Maharashtra again: Health ministerMaharashtra had done away all the COVID-19 related restrictions on April 2 on the occasion of Gudhi Padwa, the Marathi New Year. However, T...
30 Apr, 2022, 10.08 PM IST
Wear masks to keep COVID-19 away, ensure Goa's economic revival: Minister appeals to citizensOn Wednesday, after attending a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took stock of the COVID-19 situation, Goa Chief Mini...
28 Apr, 2022, 12.56 PM IST
Haryana makes wearing of mask compulsory in 4 NCR districtsThe decision by the Haryana government has come on the day Uttar Pradesh made it compulsory for people to wear a face mask in public places...
18 Apr, 2022, 08.06 PM IST
As Covid cases spike, UP mandates masks in public places in these 7 districtsThe increase in Covid cases has had an impact on the districts falling under the falling under the national capital region (NCR). Keeping t...
18 Apr, 2022, 02.47 PM IST
Omicron: better to be safe (and quick) than sorryTravel bans have economic implications and may damage international solidarity. These costs are all the more galling if data later shows th...
07 Dec, 2021, 11.28 AM IST
We have become accustomed to wearing masks, but will the habit stick in post-pandemic world?Evidence shows masks are effective at reducing the spread of Covid.
22 Jul, 2021, 07.00 PM IST
COVID: Seven reasons mask wearing in the West was unnecessarily delayedRather than taking seriously the theory that the masking may have contributed to the low death rate, western countries dismissed mask-weari...
14 Jul, 2021, 11.46 AM IST
Wearing of mask while driving alone mandatory during pandemic, says Delhi High CourtJustice Prathiba M Singh also refused to interfere with the Delhi government's decision to impose challans for not wearing a mask while dri...
07 Apr, 2021, 04.24 PM IST
COVID-19: Rajasthan to make wearing of masks compulsoryAn amendment bill was introduced in the Assembly on Saturday to make it mandatory to wear masks while using public and private transport as...
02 Nov, 2020, 02.03 PM IST
Luxury in the time of Covid-19: Pune man dons expensive gold mask worth Rs 2.9 lakh, leaves Twitter fumingThe mask is thin, with minute holes, so there is no difficulty in breathing.
04 Jul, 2020, 06.04 PM IST
Wearing of facial mask compulsory in public, work spaces in BengaluruWearing of facial mask in public and work spaces has been made compulsory in the city with violations to attract penalty of Rs 1,000 for fi...
01 May, 2020, 03.11 PM IST
COVID-19: Goa govt makes wearing of masks compulsoryIn a statement issued, the government said that action will be taken against those who violate the order. "Wearing masks is compulsory at p...
24 Apr, 2020, 06.32 PM IST
Wear masks or face fine/three year jail term: Ahmedabad civic bodyThe Ahmedabad civic body has made it compulsory for people to wear masks in public places from Monday, failing which offenders will be fine...
12 Apr, 2020, 03.37 PM IST
Wearing face masks compulsory in Punjab now: CM Amarinder Singh“Masks are compulsory in Punjab now. Health Secretary is issuing a detailed advisory for the people. Just remember to wear mask when you st...
09 Apr, 2020, 10.46 PM IST
Fine, jail term for not wearing mask when outside home in DelhiThe chief secretary said violators will strictly be punished under Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) o...
09 Apr, 2020, 04.29 PM IST
Face masks compulsory for people stepping outdoors in Delhi: Arvind KejriwalAnnouncing the decision after a high-level meeting, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Wearing of facial masks can reduce the spread of ...
08 Apr, 2020, 09.12 PM IST