Wear masks in public of pay Rs 100 fine in Goa
Friday - April 24, 2020 7:16 pm ,
Category : HEALTH
Panaji, April 24 (IANS) Not wearing a mask in Goa will attract a fine of Rs 100, according to a latest state government directive.An order issued by the Goa government's Health Department states that homemade masks as well as appropriate masks to counter Covid-19, sold at local pharmacies need to be mandatorily worn in public spaces henceforth."Any person violating above instructions shall be liable for a penalty of Rs 100. In case of non-payment, the person shall be liable for action under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code".The order has been issued by the state Health Department under the Goa Epidemic Disease, Covid-19 Regulations 2020 in order to "prevent spread of Covid-19" in Goa.
--IANS maya/prs
--IANS maya/prs
