With Covid cases continuing an upward trend in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have announced the decision to reintroduce masks in public spaces in six districts including in the twin capitals of Jammu and Srinagar.
The union territory on Wednesday saw 434 fresh Covid infections, reporting such numbers after a gap of over five months.
Amid the surge, the district disaster management authorities and deputy commissioners of districts including Srinagar, Jammu, Bandipora, Ramban, Budgam and Ganderbal have made face masks and social distancing mandatory at public places in separate orders.
Speaking about the same Srinagar deputy commissioner Aijaz Asad on Wednesday said, “For the past few days, there has been a spike in Covid cases. We need to be more cautious in view of the spike and indulge in Covid-appropriate behaviour.”
“After facing a number of waves, everybody now knows about the precautions. People should wear masks in public places to save themselves as the cases are increasing,” he added.
Jammu disaster management authority chairperson Avny Lavasa, meanwhile, also advised schools, colleges, multiplexes, hotels and banks to adhere to the guidelines and advisories in an order reading, “All district and sectoral officers shall ensure usage of face masks by all officers and officials in their respective offices.”
