No fine for not wearing mask in public places in Delhi: Sources
Official sources said the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has decided to do away with the fine for not wearing masks in public places. Earlier this month, the authority to discuss the COVID situation in the national capital on Thursday had advised states and union territories to consider containment measures in view of the sharp drop in fresh cases.
Last month, DDMA lifted all COVID restrictions in view of the significant improvement in the COVID situation in the city.
The DDMA meeting was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Revenue Minister Kailash Gehlot and senior officials and expert members.
According to data shared by the health department, Delhi on Wednesday reported 123 coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 0.50 per cent, while one death was reported due to the infection. With these fresh cases, the national capital’s tally rose to 18,64,857. It added that the death toll stands at 26,151.
The Maharashtra and West Bengal governments have also relaxed the Covid-induced restrictions in their respective states.