Meanwhile, Delhi government has also said that wearing face masks is compulsory in public. "Wearing of facial masks can reduce the spread of corona virus substantially. Therefore, it has been decided that facial masks will be compulsory for anyone stepping out of their house. Cloth mask shall be eligible too," Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted.
The Uttar Pradesh government has also said that not wearing masks will invite action in the state. "Wearing of masks has been made compulsory in the state. There can be legal action also for not wearing masks," UP Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi said at a press conference.
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