Masking inadequate in public places in Chennai, no facilities for safe disposal of masks, reveals survey
The Hindu
The survey, conducted by Government Omandurar Medical College Hospital, found only 38% overall compliance with mask regulations
The use of masks is inadequate in public places such as bus stands and railway stations in Chennai, while very few commercial establishments have facilities in place for safe disposal of masks, a survey carried out by the Government Omandurar Medical College Hospital has found. A cross-sectional survey on adherence to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour was taken up by the Department of Community Medicine of Government Omandurar Medical College Hospital. A 22-member team, led by Arun Murugan, professor of community medicine and assistant professors Arvind and Rajesh, surveyed 11,737 individuals and 1,045 public places including commercial establishments, shops, tea shops, shopping malls, hotels and Metro stations in the city from August 23 to 31.
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