Health Ministry clarifies mask not must while driving, cycling alone

The clarification came after there were several reports of police penalizing people for violating the mask rule even when driving alone in a car. It had invited a lot of criticism from the commuters.

Published On 2020-09-06 03:30 GMT   |   Update On 2020-09-06 03:30 GMT
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New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Thursday clarified that no direction has been given by it on wearing a mask while driving or cycling alone.

The clarification came after there were several reports of police penalizing people for violating the mask rule even when driving alone in a car. It had invited a lot of criticism from the commuters.

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Addressing a press conference, Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, "There is no directive issued by the ministry on wearing a mask when a person is in a car alone."

The Health Secretary added, "If you are exercising in a group, you need a mask but there is no directive to wear one if you are cycling alone."

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Article Source : IANS

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