Amid the active precautions taken by each state in the country to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease, the West Bengal government on Sunday made wearing masks mandatory for people visiting public places, a senior official said.
An order to this effect was issued by Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha Sunday evening.
“Mouth and nose should be covered by facial masks or any other available piece of cloth which may even include a properly folded or rolled dupatta, gamcha, handkerchief or any such material that acts as a protective cover,” said the order, signed by the Chief Secretary.
“It is hereby directed that it shall be mandatory to use this cover always, especially when in public places.”
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West Bengal has witnessed seven COVID-19 deaths and currently there are 95 active coronovirus cases.
(With agency inputs)