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In an overnight decision, the State Government of Maharashtra, UP and Odisha have made masks compulsory for Government employees as well as all citizens stepping out for essential work.
Why should you wear a mask?
If you are stepping out of the house, there is a high risk of you contracting the infection from an asymptomatic patient as well as accidentally picking it up from unsanitised areas. You may also not display symptoms after contracting it. However, you will end up spreading it to others inside your house.
Curb the propagation, stay indoors as much as you can. Remember to wear a mask when heading outdoors and always wash your hands.
In Mumbai, BMC Commissioner has made face masks compulsory as a safety measure against the steady rise of coronavirus cases in the city. Masks are compulsory even if you are inside a car or other vehicles. All government officials have to attend meetings wearing masks and adhering to appropriate social distancing measures.
Those seen flouting the rules will be arrested and booked under Section 188 of the IPC.
In Uttar Pradesh, similar rules have been laid down amidst the chaos that ensued on 8th April after the government announced abruptly that they would be sealing COVID hot-spots in 15 districts of the state. The announcement resulted in large crowds gathering around grocery and medical stores. A lot of people were seen without face masks or any other protective gear.
The use of homemade masks is permitted in the event of non-availability of 3-ply masks.
Odisha State Government has urged its citizens to step outside their respective homes with face masks or a two-layer handkerchief. The number of cases in Odisha has risen overnight from 20 to 42. You can learn more here.
Additionally, the state is also the first one to announce a lockdown extension until 30th April.
CM Naveen Patnaik has also requested the Central Government to ban railway and air travel till the end of this month. You can read more here.
With an urgent requirement of 3-ply masks for healthcare workers, it is the need of the hour for all of us to utilize homemade masks for our personal use.
Avoid stepping out unless it is for essential purposes. In the coming days, your safety along with the neighbouring community’s safety is of utmost importance. Social distancing has proved to be effective in many countries so far.
Feature Image Credit: Sivaram V/Reuters
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