{"id":307333,"date":"2023-04-09T02:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T02:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haftavasool.com\/haftavasool\/blog\/2023\/04\/09\/as-covid-cases-rise-masks-back-in-3-states-others-conduct-mock-drills\/"},"modified":"2023-04-09T02:52:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T02:52:00","slug":"as-covid-cases-rise-masks-back-in-3-states-others-conduct-mock-drills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/haftavasool.com\/haftavasool\/blog\/2023\/04\/09\/as-covid-cases-rise-masks-back-in-3-states-others-conduct-mock-drills\/","title":{"rendered":"As Covid Cases Rise, Masks Back In 3 States, Others Conduct Mock Drills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\" id=\"ins_storybody\"><!-- \n\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\" class=\"sp-cn ins_storybody\" id=\"ins_storybody\">--><\/p>\n<div class=\"ins_instory_dv\">\n<div class=\"ins_instory_dv_cont\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"As Covid Cases Rise, Masks Back In 3 States, Others Conduct Mock Drills\" alt=\"As Covid Cases Rise, Masks Back In 3 States, Others Conduct Mock Drills\" id=\"story_image_main\" src=\"https:\/\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2022-01\/t7hsfnbo_covid-masks_625x300_06_January_22.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p class=\"ins_instory_dv_caption sp_b\">Mock drills at all hospital infrastructure on April 10 and 11. (File)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b class=\"place_cont\">New Delhi: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>With most parts of the country witnessing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases over the last few days, several states have made masks mandatory again.<\/p>\n<p>Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya earlier this week held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and review the preparedness for COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>A nationwide mock drill is planned on Monday and Tuesday to assess emergency preparedness of both public and private hospitals<\/p>\n<p>Along with enhancing genome sequencing, Mr Mandaviya also emphasised on creating awareness about following Covid-appropriate behaviour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Haryana<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Haryana government has made wearing face masks mandatory in public places as a precautionary measure.<\/p>\n<p>The state&#8217;s health department has urged the public to adopt Covid appropriate behaviour.\u00a0The district administrations and panchayats have been instructed to ensure that it is implemented in all parts of the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kerala<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kerala has also made masks mandatory for pregnant women, the elderly and those with lifestyle diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Kerala Health Minister Veena George, after holding a high-level meeting to evaluate the COVID-19 situation in the state, said Covid-related deaths are mostly reported in people above 60 years and those with lifestyle diseases such as diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>Ms George also directed the health department to ensure oxygen availability and said a special meeting of private hospitals will be held soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Puducherry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Puducherry administration has made mask wearing compulsory in public places with immediate effect.<\/p>\n<p>Staff working in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, liquor shops, hospitality and entertainment sectors, government offices and commercial establishments should compulsorily wear masks, a statement said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/amid-covid-spike-masks-mandate-back-in-haryana-kerala-and-puducherry-3932411\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Mock drills at all hospital infrastructure on April 10 and 11. (File) New Delhi: With most parts of the country witnessing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases over the last few days, several states have made masks mandatory again. 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