Amid rising Covid-19 cases, Kerala govt makes masks mandatory again; violators to be fined
India Today
The Kerala government has made it mandatory to wear masks across the state in light of the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the country. The government order has also stated that those found in violation of the rule will be fined.
In light of the growing Covid-19 cases, the Kerala government has issued an order making it mandatory to wear facemasks across the state.
Individuals will now have to wear masks in public places, at their workplace, during gatherings and while travelling.
Those found in violation of the order will be fined. However, the government order doesn't specify the penalty for not wearing masks.
India recorded 2,947 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, April 27. This marks an increase of 444 cases from Tuesday. A total of 5,05,065 Covid tests have been conducted in the last 24 hours.
As of Wednesday, April 27, Kerala had a total of 2,660 active cases of Covid-19. The number of fresh cases in the state in the last 24 hours stood at 255 and a total of 5.26 crore people have been vaccinated.
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