Mumbai Makes Wearing of Masks at All Public Places Compulsory; Those Disobeying the Order Face Arrest

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) made it compulsory for everyone to wear masks compulsory in all public places in India’s financial masks on Wednesday. It has now become compulsory for everyone to wear masks while stepping out for whatever reasons — a home-made mask will be allowed as well, according to the corporation. It was also reported that those found violating the rule will be punished under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

An order issued by Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi said, “All persons will be moving for whatsoever purpose and under whatever reason authority in public place, like street, hospital, office, markets must be wearing three-ply mask or cloth mask compulsorily. These masks may be standard mask available with the chemist or even homemade washable masks and can be reused after proper washing and disinfecting them.”

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray addressed the state via live webcast and said that he regretted the inconvenience caused to citizens due to the lockdown he also said, “we don’t have any other option”. He also said, “People should inculcate a habit using homemade masks while stepping out of their homes to buy essentials now, and also later when the situation improves.” The Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray urged the people to donate and said that those who wish to help the state in fighting the virus should give their contact numbers on the email ID Covidyoddha@gmail.com.

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