Masks

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COVID-19 surge: Delhi HC asks lawyers, litigants to wear masks, follow protocol

The high court, in a circular issued on its administrative side, noted the spread of the infection in the national capital and advised against large gatherings in the common and waiting areas to avoid any further spread of the virus.

No need to panic but wear masks in public places: Ashok Gehlot

Speaking at a Covid review meeting at his residence, the chief minister said face masks also protect against various other diseases like tuberculosis.

COVID-19: Maharashtra to test international passengers; masks not mandatory but advisable: Health department

The state government has not made masks mandatory for people, but has advised their use by elderly persons and high-risk populations, including those with comorbidities (having existing illnesses), the health department said in a statement.

COVID-19 | DGCA lifts mask mandate for air travel, says it's no longer compulsory

The in-flight announcements henceforth may only mention that in view of the threat posed by COVID-19, all passengers should preferably use mask/face covers, the civil aviation ministry said.

Covid: Delhi govt withdraws Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had in a meeting last month decided to stop levying the penalty after September 30 amid a decline in COVID-19 cases in the national capital.

Experts have mixed opinion on lifting of mask mandate in Delhi

In its meeting held last month, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had emphasised not lowering guard against Covid in view of the upcoming festivals even as it decided to do away with wearing face masks after September 30.

Booster doses, Covid-appropriate behaviour key to check virus spread, says expert

The variants which are currently in circulation in the country have not been very harmful, said Rakesh Mishra, former director of CCMB

Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides

Only visitors on package tours will be allowed in during the first phase of reopening, from June 10, the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) said, adding that travel agency guides accompanying visitors will have to ensure they wear their masks.

Wearing masks not mandatory in Maharashtra but govt wants people to use them: Health minister Rajesh Tope

"The government has not taken any decision on making the use of masks mandatory but we are urging people to wear masks. Instead of falling ill, citizens should observe hygiene, wear the mask and follow social distancing," Tope tweeted.

Netflix plunge, mask mandate reversal in US: The week in 5 cartoons from around the world

See how cartoonists have illustrated key developments this week.

Singapore lifts more COVID curbs: Masks optional outdoors, rules eased for vaccinated travellers

On a dedicated vaccinated travel lane (VTL) between Singapore and Malaysia, talks are on and both the countries have “agreed to start working towards resuming full air and land travel for vaccinated people”

Experts warn against dumping virus curbs altogether, urge people to mask up for a few more months

This comes after the health ministry on February 16 directed states to remove additional restrictions imposed during the third wave in view of sliding COVID cases

COVID-19 | New York joins blue states in easing rules, drops indoor mask mandate

Decision will eliminate a rule that prompted legal and interpersonal clashes over mask wearing, especially in conservative parts of New York. It was set to expire on February 10 and would have required renewing

Over 4,400 people challaned in Delhi for not wearing masks

The data stated that 4,434 people were challaned for violation of masks, 107 for not maintaining social distancing, 17 people for spitting in public places and two for consumption of liquor/pan/gutkha/tobacco etc., in public places in its 11 districts.

English school children to wear masks to tackle Omicron surge

With daily infection numbers at record highs and people who test positive required to isolate for at least seven days, schools and other public services are facing disruption from staff shortages.

As festival season begins, masking and social distancing compliance hits new low: Survey

The survey by LocalCircles, which received 65,000 responses from citizens residing in 366 districts of India, found out how people were complying to mask and social distancing protocols in cities and districts, while travelling in flights/airports, trains/railway stations and bus/bus stands as well as places like vaccination centres which many have visited in the last few months.

Evidence shows that, yes, masks prevent COVID-19 and surgical masks are the way to go

Over the past year and a half, researchers have produced a lot of laboratory, model-based and observational evidence on the effectiveness of masks. For many people it has understandably been hard to keep track of what works and what doesn’t.

Here's why the CDC recommends wearing masks indoors even if you've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Some conditions make a breakthrough infection more likely in a vaccinated person: more virus circulating in the community, lower vaccination rates and more highly transmissible variants.

Are Masks a New Signifier of Social Class?

Those who are still wearing masks tend to be members of the service class — store clerks, waiters, janitors, manicurists, security guards, receptionists, hair stylists and drivers — while those without face coverings are often the well-to-do customers being wined and dined.

As Delta variant cases rise, WHO asks fully vaccinated to keep masks on

Mariangela Simao, WHO's assistant director-general for access to medicines and health products, said people cannot feel safe just because they had the two doses and that they still need to protect themselves.

Can double masking protect you from COVID virus? Here’s an experiment

Double Masking refers to the act of using two face masks over each other for added protection against Coronavirus. But can using two masks really help us as the virus threatens to collapse the country’s health infrastructure?

Watch | Delhi couple abuse cops for stopping them for not wearing masks

Delhi couple abuse cops for stopping them from not wearing masks. The couple can be seen shouting at the cops for stopping their car. The couple seemed unaware of the rule that masks are mandatory even when travelling in your own car. The agitated couple continue to heckle the cops. Watch the video to know more.

COVID-19 Updates: People without face masks will not be allowed to enter Mathura temples, says District Magistrate

Nobody would be allowed to enter any temple of Mathura, Vrindavan, Goverdhan, Barsana and other areas without wearing a face mask and maintaining required distance, District Magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal said.

Joe Biden aims to distribute masks to millions in ''equity'' push

Biden, who like Donald Trump's administration considered sending masks to all Americans, is instead adopting a more conservative approach, aiming to reach underserved communities and those bearing the brunt of the outbreak. Trump's administration shelved the plans entirely.