Corpn., police intensify drive on mask rule

Bedi, Jiwal visit major crowding places in the city

Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi and Commissioner of Police Shankar Jiwal on Saturday conducted an awareness campaign on compulsory wearing of masks and adherence to COVID-appropriate behaviour. They made an on the spot assessment of compliance with rules as part of a special enforcement drive to make public wear masks in public places such as markets, beaches and railway stations.

After noticing slackness in compliance of wearing masks among public in the city, Mr. Bedi and Mr. Jiwal held a meeting on Wednesday to devise a strategy to increase the compliance level by holding a special drive till September.

On Saturday evening, the two senior officials visited crowded areas such as Ranganathan Street in T. Nagar, Marina Beach and Central Railway Station and created awareness among customers, passengers and traders to prevent spread of COVID-19, stressing the need for preventing a third wave.