New Delhi | In the wake of a sudden surge of new Covid-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government has made wearing of masks in public places mandatory and a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed on violators. The decision was taken by the DDMA after noticing that people were not adhering to […]
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Homemade face masks need multiple layers to curb Covid-19 spread
Sydney: Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to prevent the dispersal of viral droplets from the nose and mouth that are associated with the spread of Covid-19, say researchers. Viral droplets are generated during coughing, sneezing, or speaking. And face masks are thought to protect healthy people […]
DST gives funding approval to IITK, E-Spin Nanotech for developing reusable N95, N99 masks
Kanpur: The Department of Science & Technology (DST) under its Nano Mission has approved the funding to IIT-Kanpur for the development of new, advanced, affordable and reusable N95 and N99 masks, which will strengthen India’s fight to check the Coronavirus pandemic in the Country. An IIT Kanpur startup, E-Spin Nanotech, founded by IIT Kanpur […]
Railways prepares 5.8 lakh face masks, 41k litres of sanitiser
New Delhi: Amid the 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat the transmission of novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the Indian Railways has manufactured over 5.8 lakh reusable face masks and more than 40,000 liters of hand sanitier at its different production units across the country. The Railway Ministry said that Indian Railways has produced 5.82 lakh reusable face […]
Now, face masks made compulsory in Mumbai
Mumbai: In a first for the country, face masks have been made compulsory for all Mumbai citizens wanting to move around in the city, in any public places for whatever reasons, according to a BMC notification here on Wednesday. In a decree, BMC Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi said the measure was necessitated as studies have revealed […]
COVID-19: Govt suggests using homemade face masks
New Delhi: The Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government, on Thursday, suggested usage of homemade face masks for people to overcome shortage. Dr Shailja Vaidya Gupta, Senior Adviser, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government, said “This is primarily meant for the people who want to wear mask but do not […]