Tag: mask
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UP police to follow all COVID protocol
A circular issued by ADG ( Law and Order) Prashant Kumar here, said that it is mandatory for all policemen to wear masks and to use sanitisers.
December 23, 2022 -
Delhi government lifts Rs 500 fine for not wearing face masks in public
The government, however, advised the public to continue wearing masks in crowded public places.
October 20, 2022 -
Delhi govt makes wearing of masks mandatory at public places, fine on violators
The district administration has been directed to implement the decisions which were taken in the DDMA's meeting held in April.
August 11, 2022 -
Mask or Not to Mask
They are available in all colours, and a massive trade survives on their sale. As heat waves blow through the city, masks remain in use, saving one from hot and dusty winds.
April 12, 2022 -
Is your cloth mask good enough to keep Covid at bay? Think twice
A good quality BIS approved FFP2 mask, such as Savlon, has a splash resistant outer layer, a sweat or moisture resistant inner layer, and one or more electrostatically charged melt-blown filter layers, which is akin to a N95 mask.
January 24, 2022 -
Health Ministry expresses concern over declining mask usage
In spite of having Omicron threat, the trend of mask usage is declining.
December 11, 2021 -
Can double masking for long cause breathing problems?
"Prolonged mask wearing can be associated with certain problems -- the most common being headaches, dehydration, acne and difficulty in breathing," Radhika Banka, Consultant Pulmonologist at P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mumbai, told IANS.
November 24, 2021 -
Transparent mask raises comprehension of speech by 10%: Study
"The difference of 10 percentage points (between the latter two averages) is statistically significant. This benefit applies to more than just comprehension: the participants also felt more self-confident and were able to follow what was said with less effort when the see-through mask was used,"
June 30, 2021 -
Masks, social distancing by 60% people may curb COVID-19 spread: Study
The data showed people who wear masks are also those who tend to reduce their mobility.
April 14, 2021 -
Mask won’t stop kids from understanding facial expressions
The researchers showed more than 80 children, ages 7 to 13, photos of faces displaying sadness, anger or fear that were unobstructed, covered by a surgical mask, or wearing sunglasses.
December 30, 2020 -
Fine for not wearing masks up from Rs 500 to 2000 in Delhi amid surge in Covid cases
CM also appealed to all political parties and social organisations to distribute masks at public places in Delhi.
November 19, 2020 -
‘I accept my mistake, express regret’: MP Home Minister apologises for ‘I don’t wear a mask’ comment
'It wasn't in line with the sentiment of the Prime Minister. I accept my mistake and express regret. I'll wear a mask,' he said.
September 24, 2020 -
COVID-19: HP amends orders on entry, re-entry in Himachal
However, he/she would have to take adequate measures like wearing a mask, social distancing, etc. to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
July 15, 2020 -
Masks now mandatory in public places: Govt
In the last 24 hours, 699 fresh cases and 18 deaths were recorded in the state; situation in Kolkata, North 24 Parganas & Howrah remains serious.
July 4, 2020 -
Andhra Pradesh masks programme helping women earn Rs 500 per day
The distribution of masks has started in red zones and it will be soon taken in other areas.
April 22, 2020 -
Pakistan is an expert at hiding its evil face behind a mask: Sushma Swaraj at UNGA
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj launched a frontal attack on Pakistan and the country’s backing of terrorism in her address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday.
September 29, 2018 -
Stay indoors, wear masks in dusty Delhi: Doctors
Doctors on Thursday strongly recommended wearing masks and staying indoors as the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) suddenly deteriorated to severe levels due to a dust storm that began on Wednesday and is likely to persist till Friday. “For people with respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD) or emphysema...
June 14, 2018