Wearing face masks made compulsory in public, work spaces of Bengaluru

Wearing of masks have been made mandatory in several cities in the backdrop of spread of the coronavirus.

Wearing face masks in public and offices has been made compulsory in Bengaluru and violation of this norm will attract penalty of Rs 1,000. Such measure has been taken for the first time as part of measures to fight COVID-19. The order has come into effect from Thursday mid-night and will continue to remain in force until further orders.

Spitting, urinating and littering in public places have also been banned and such acts will be considered as public offence in the Karnataka capital, according to an order issued by the city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

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