Mandatory to wear mask in public places in Mumbai

April 08, 2020 15:51

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation invoking the Epidemic Diseases Act has made it mandatory to wear a mask in public places. Any violation of the order passed today, April 8, makes it a punishable offence inviting arrests. See the order alongside.

In the order, the civic chief, Praveen Pardeshi says a three-ply or cloth mask available at chemists was to be compulsorily worn while moving about in a vehicle or at the workplace. No person can attend any event outdoors without wearing a face mask.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also urged people to use masks while going out of their homes to buy essential items, in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus. Appealing to citizens to stay safe during the pandemic, he said, "People should use masks while stepping out of their homes." He regretted the inconvenience caused to citizens due to lockdown, but said "we don't have any other option".

In his address to the state, Thackeray also asked former army health services personnel, retired nurses and ward boys to join the "war" against coronavirus.

"I want to appeal to all retired Army personnel who have experience of medical field, nurses, ward boys, and those who have completed the training but didn't work for some reason - you must come forward to join us. Maharashtra needs you. All these people can reach out to us through CovidYoddha@gmail.com. This email id should not be used for sending any complaints," the CM said.

Maharashtra has so far reported 1,078 coronavirus cases.

Odisha and Chandigarh have made it mandatory to wear masks outside home.

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