: Covid-19: Wearing masks made compulsory in Mumbai, UP to pass similar orders #IndiaNEWS Wearing protective masks will be mandatory in Mumbai, municipal authorities said on Wednesday, adding that people

Covid-19: Wearing masks made compulsory in Mumbai, UP to pass similar orders #IndiaNEWS
Wearing protective masks will be mandatory in Mumbai, municipal authorities said on Wednesday, adding that people violating orders will face strict action and even arrest.A notification released by the Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation said the masks have to be worn by people out in public spaces like hospitals, markets and offices. Officials must wear masks at meetings, the notification said. â€œThese masks may be standard mask available with the chemist or even homemade washable masks and can be reused after proper washing and disinfecting them,â€? the order read. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had earlier said that the coronavirus outbreak in the metropolis has reached the stage of community transmission. On Wednesday morning, 44 fresh cases have been found in areas under the BMC. Two more coronavirus cases were reported from Dharavi slum on Wednesday.With 1,018 cases of coronavirus, Maharashtra is the worst-hit state in the country.Follow live updates on coronavirusAlso read: 1. What is Indiaâ€™s plan to handle coronavirus after the national lockdown ends? 2. Top 10 Covid-19 updates: UP to seal hotspots in 15 districts, Modi says lockdown may be extended 3. Coronavirus lockdown may have to be extended, says Modi at all-party meetingMeanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said it will soon pass an order that people stepping out of their houses will need to...Read more

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