DDMA holds meeting over Covid spread, No-mask fine likely to be back in Delhi

New Delhi (20/04/2022): Delhi residents may again have to face penalty for not wearing masks in public places, as the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday proposed to bring back the penalty in order to check the increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases.

Sources said that it has been decided to make wearing masks mandatory and also reinforce the Rs 500 penalty for defying the norm.

Nearly three weeks ago, when Delhi witnessed a dip in the daily infections, the DDMA had issued an order removing the fine for not wearing masks. However, it had advised people to continue using them in crowded places.

Schools will continue to remain open, sources said, adding that standard operating procedures would be issued after consultation with experts.

After a relief for few weeks, Delhi has again witnessed a spike in number of cases and has been witnessing over 500 cases from last three days.