face masks

New York: Many hospitals across several US states have brought back the mask mandates, even as the country is seeing a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases, driven by the highly transmissible JN.1 variant, as well as flu. The Centers for Disease…

Bhubaneswar: Hours after detection of the a fresh Covid case in Odisha, the State government advised the people mostly to the elderly and those with co-morbidities to wear facemask while going out and avoid visiting crowded places.…

Bhubaneswar: In view of the rising Covid cases both in the country and in Odisha, the government has decided to make masks compulsory. The Odisha government as a part of adopting Covid appropriate behavior in health institutions, has…

New-Delhi: In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases, AIIMS Delhi has issued the use of face masks compulsory for all the hospital staff. "Must use reusable cloth face cover /surgical mask in the workplace. Ensure proper cleaning and…

Seoul: Amid a stable Covid situation, South Korea on Monday finally lifted its years-long mask mandate for public transportation. Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory on public transportation, such as buses, the subway or taxis, as one…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government is likely to make mask mandatory in view of a sudden rise in Covid-19 cases in other countries. A decision in this regard is likely to be taken at a review meeting which is going to be chaired by CM Naveen…

New-Delhi: The Civil Aviation Ministry has lifted the use of masks during air travel, but passengers should use them while travelling in flight that is domestic and international. The announcement was made as Covid-19 cases in the country…

Bhubaneswar: In view of the surge in Covid positive cases in Odisha, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday made it mandatory for the people living under its jurisdiction to wear face masks. The BMC issued an advisory…

New Delhi: In view of the rising Covid cases across the country, Indian Railways on Saturday said that it will impose a fine of up to Rs 500 on the passengers for not wearing face masks in the railway premises or during the travel in…

Puri: The servitors of Shree Jagannath temple here in Odisha will wear Boyanika’s specially-designed face masks during the Rath Yatra this year, Officials said on Saturday. The masks will be designed keeping in view of the colours of…