Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (EP)
Bengaluru, June 10: The state department of health and family welfare has made wearing of face masks mandatory at public places.
In its communication dated June 10, it has stated that a gradual increase of Covid-19 cases during the last ten days in the state has necessitated the move. The Karnataka state reported 471 cases of Covid-19 with a percentage of 2.14% on June 9. With the spike in cases after the third wave, the department has said it is necessary to take stringent precautionary measures.
Wearing of masks is made mandatory at public places. The help of marshals or police staff can be obtained to implement the rule.
It is the responsibility of the owners and management including the staff public places such as shopping malls, restaurants, pubs, cafeterias, hotels, educational institutes, hostels, offices, factories etc. to ensure that face masks are worn and allowed entry to only those who are following the protocols.
Wearing masks has been made mandatory while travelling using public transport vehicles such as buses and trains.
Those with ILI and SARI symptoms, high risk groups and those suffering from health issues should be subjected to medical examinations on a priority basis and should be quarantined in their houses till the test results are obtained.
All those who are eligible should obtain a precautionary dose of the Covid-19 vaccination.
Officials have been directed to ensure that the regulations are duly followed.