Face masks made mandatory in civic-run hospitals in Mumbai: Covid-19

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made wearing face masks mandatory in all civic-run hospitals in Mumbai.

As a safety measure, the BMC took the step after a coronavirus review meeting conducted by municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal in south Mumbai.

The release did not mention since when the masks will be mandatory in its hospitals. The BMC appealed to citizens above 60 years of age to wear face masks as a precautionary measure though it is not mandatory for them.

According to the release, the civic body will also issue guidelines on home isolation for COVID-19 patients.