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Wearing masks must in public places in Mumbai: BMC

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Press Trust of India Mumbai

Amidst growing cases of COVID-19,

the Mumbai civic body on Wednesday made wearing of masks at public places compulsory, an official release stated.

Issuing a circular, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also warned of arrest under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for flouting its order.

"All persons moving out for whatever purpose and for whatever reason in public places like streets, hospitals, offices, markets etc must wear mask or cloth mask," it stated.

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First Published: Apr 08 2020 | 4:14 PM IST

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