The Gurugram district administration declared it essential for the general public to wear face masks in all public areas, government offices, malls, private offices, and other places where there is a gathering of more than 100 individuals.


According to administrative authorities, this decision was made as a preventive step in response to the recent spike of Covid-19 instances in Gurugram.


Gurugram Deputy Commissioner, Nishant Kumar Yadav in his order said, "It is mandatory to wear face masks in public places, malls, government/private offices where more than 100 people gather in the district to prevent the spread of Covid infection, as per the instructions of Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department," IANS reported. 


"Covid infection has been increasing in the district for the last few days, so necessary steps have to be taken to prevent Covid infection as per the instructions of the Health Department, in which it is mandatory to wear a mask and maintain proper distance," he said.


Yadav has also directed that all Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), the Police Department, and other department heads take the required steps to ensure that the instructions be followed.


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India Covid Tally


Earlier on Wednesday, India had reported 10,158 new cases and the active caseload stands at 44,998, according to information from the Union Health Ministry. This came as India has been witnessing a surge in cases with Maharashtra and Delhi reporting over 1,000 daily cases the first time this year.


Delhi on Wednesday reported 1149 new Covid-19 cases while the positivity rate stood at 23.8 per cent. As per the data released by Delhi health department, one death was reported. On the other hand, Maharashtra on Wednesday evening reported 1,115 new Covid-19 cases.


Health officials on Wednesday said Covid-19 in India is moving towards the endemic stage and the infections may keep rising for the next 10-12 days after which they will subside, news agency PTI reported. According to the officials, even though the cases are rising, hospitalisation is low and is expected to remain low.