Chandigarh, April 21

The Punjab government on Thursday issued a fresh advisory asking residents to wear face masks at large and close gatherings.

Authorities have been asked to keep a close watch on social gatherings and ramp-up testing.

On Tuesday, Chandigarh too, had made wearing of masks mandatory for its residents at social gatherings and schools.

In view of a spike in coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Wednesday decided to make the wearing of masks mandatory again in public places and impose a fine of Rs 500 in case of a violation.

After Delhi, Chandigarh, face masks back in Punjab
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