Wearing face masks in public has been made mandatory across all cities in India.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued an advisory asking people to cover their nose and mouth whenever they step out of their house.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued an advisory asking people to cover their nose and mouth whenever they step out of their house.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued an advisory note on the use of homemade protective cover for face and mouth which states that social distancing and personal hygiene are keys to prevent COVID-19 infections. Many states in India have made wearing masks compulsory while going out to curb the spread of the infection in India. It is advised that one must have two sets of face covers so that one can be washed while the other is used. Washing hands would remain an essential measure.

As the global pandemic holds the nation, state governments in India across the country have made the use of masks mandatory, in a bid to stop the spread.

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