The Haryana Health Department has announced a mandatory use of masks in public places, including government offices and malls, with gatherings of more than 100 people. This decision has been made in light of a significant upswing in the number of Covid-19 cases with a higher positivity rate of Covid-19 infection over the past few weeks in the State of Haryana. The bulletin issued by the Haryana Health Department on Saturday also instructed district administrations and panchayats to ensure that this directive is implemented throughout Haryana.
Rising Covid Cases in Haryana
The Haryana Health Department on Friday reported 407 fresh Covid-19 cases, out of which Gurugram accounted for the highest number of cases at 206. There have been two Covid-related deaths in the past week – one in Yamunanagar district on Tuesday and another in Gurugram on Thursday.
COVID-19 Situation in Neighbouring States
Neighbouring Delhi recorded 535 fresh Covid cases on Saturday, while Maharashtra recorded 542 new cases of coronavirus infection and one fatality. Mumbai recorded 207 cases on Saturday, making it the city’s fifth consecutive day with 200 or more infections.
Precautions to Control Spread of Covid-19
The Haryana government is taking necessary steps to control the spread of Covid-19 and urging the public to follow the guidelines to stay safe during these trying times. The decision to enforce mandatory use of face masks by the general public is a precautionary measure against another potential outbreak of Covid-19. The public has been urged to adopt Covid-appropriate behavior in public places.
The rise in Covid-19 cases in Haryana and neighbouring states has forced the Haryana government to enforce the mandatory use of face masks in public places to combat the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. The public has been urged to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour in public places and take necessary precautions to stay safe during these trying times.
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