Panaji: Not wearing a mask in Goa will attract a fine of Rs 100, according to a latest state government directive. An order issued by the Goa government’s Health Department states that homemade masks as well as appropriate masks to counter Covid-19, sold at local pharmacies need to be mandatorily worn in public spaces henceforth. […]
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Telangana makes wearing of masks compulsory
Hyderabad: Continuing its efforts to check the spread of coronavirus, the Telangana government has made wearing of face masks compulsory for people whenever they step out of their homes. People in closed spaces and while talking to others should also wear the masks. The Health Department has updated an earlier advisory on ‘Masks only for […]
PM directs availability of medical equipment for Covid-19
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed officials to ensure sufficient availability of all medical equipment such as ventilators, coveralls, masks, to be used in Covid-19 response. Prime Minister Modi on Saturday chaired a joint meeting of the empowered groups constituted for planning and ensuring implementation of COVID-19 response activities in the country. In […]
COVID-19 scare jacks up prices of masks, sanitizers
New Delhi: As the coronovirus scare rises, masks and sanitizers have seen a sudden rise in demand jacking up their prices and were also becoming short in supply. In Delhi, masks were selling at Rs 250 per piece at some places. There have been 29 reported cases of coronavirus infection in the country. The government […]
Use these anti-pollution masks to protect yourself
New Delhi: With a sharp rise in air pollution in north India, and as toxic air overlays the cities for days, a high-quality mask can be effective to a certain extent in protecting from micro-particles that can enter the lungs and cause damage. Anti-pollution masks have air filtration devices, which are better than cloth or […]
Stay indoors, wear masks in dusty Delhi: Doctors
New Delhi : Doctors on Thursday strongly recommended wearing masks and staying indoors as the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) suddenly deteriorated to severe levels due to a dust storm that began on Wednesday and is likely to persist till Friday. “For people with respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive airways disease […]