Chandigarh, Mar 1 (UNI) In a bid to once again encourage COVID-19-appropriate behaviour among people of the state, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday directed the officers concerned to provide at least five free masks to those found without face cover in public and also start the drive of imposing a fine on those who are found without masks.
Besides this, the Chief Minister said proactive strategies should be made to effectively combat the spread of novel Corona virus in the state.
Again appealing to the people of the state to wear masks whenever they venture out, Mr Khattar said, “Though vaccination for COVID-19 has been rolled out but sill we should religiously follow all the guidelines like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing to stay safe and to ensure containment of virus spread.”