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  Is it safe to mask kiss in a partially vaccinated world?

  Health | May 19, 2021 14:19 IST

  The question that rises: Is it safe? Let's see what experts have to say about it in a world that is partially vaccinated.  

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  COVID 19: Which mask is best for you and correct way to wear them | Explained by WHO

  Health | April 30, 2021 14:10 IST

  Many may have questions regarding maks like what fabric is best, should one wear it while exercising and the difference between different kind of masks. Here's what World Health Organisation (WHO) has to say about these and more.

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  Foreign influencers slammed for painting mask on face to enter Bali supermarket; watch video

  April 27, 2021 19:26 IST

  Two Instagram influencers Josh Paler Lin and Leia Se are facing a backlash as the video of the duo where Lin used makeup to paint the appearance of a blue surgical mask onto Se’s face to enter a supermarket in Bali, Indonesia goes viral.

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  Wear mask even at home, says Govt as it goes all out to improve oxygen supply: Top points

  India | April 27, 2021 0:09 IST

  Urging the people not to panic over the pandemic situation, the government on Monday said it was trying to address the problem of transportation of medical oxygen to high-demand areas and roped in retired medical personnel of the armed forces to work in COVID-19 facilities as daily cases hit a new peak at 3,52,991 with a record 2,812 more fatalities.

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  Thai PM fined for not wearing face mask; Indians not allowed to visit country from May 1

  World | April 26, 2021 21:27 IST

  Thailand Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was fined 6,000 baht (Rs 14,270) on Monday for not wearing a mask, as his government struggled to combat a new wave of coronavirus cases in the country. 

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  UP: Fine up to Rs 10,000 for not wearing mask, Rs 500 for spitting in public

  News | April 20, 2021 17:00 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday amended the Corona Pandemic Act, 2020 making provisions for imposing hefty fines for not wearing mask in public. According to the new amendments, those found without mask will be fined Rs 1000. The fine will be Rs 10,000 for second time offenders. Similarly, people found spitting in public will be fined Rs 500.

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  Wearing two fitted masks may double protection against COVID-19: Study

  Science | April 19, 2021 16:04 IST

  Wearing two tightly-fitted face masks can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth and causing COVID-19, according to a study.

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  Swasthya Sammelan | Double masking is necessary to avoid risk of COVID strain, say experts

  Health | April 18, 2021 13:15 IST

  The risk of coronavirus strain has increased significantly. Along with social distancing, it has become very necessary for people to wear masks. But it is becoming a bit difficult to work with a single mask amid this changing form of COVID-19, so it is necessary to have several layers of the same. Doctors during India TV's Swasthya Sammelan reveal why it is necessary to have a double layer of mask to fight this battle.

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  COVID-19: Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, trains

  India | April 17, 2021 15:54 IST

  In view of the rising COVID-19 cases across the country, Indian Railways on Saturday announced that a fine of up to Rs 500 will be imposed on the passengers for not wearing face masks at the railway premises or during travel in trains. The order on face masks has been issued for a period of 6 months till further instructions.

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  Amid spike in COVID-19 cases, over 5,500 fined for not wearing face mask in Noida, Greater Noida

  India | April 17, 2021 7:27 IST

  Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Thursday recorded 489 new COVID-19 cases, its highest single-day spike, which pushed the tally to 28,928 in the district, according to official data.

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  'Yamraj' walks on road to create COVID awareness in UP's Moradabad

  News | April 09, 2021 12:43 IST

  Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases in UP's Morabadad, people were seen flouting COVID norms, they were neither wearing wearing masks nor following social distancing.

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  Police didn't beat the man, only tried to control him: BJP leader on Indore viral video

  News | April 07, 2021 17:21 IST

  Reacting to the viral video in which two policemen were seen thrashing a man for not wearing face mask properly in Indore, BJP leader and minister in Madhya Pradesh government, Rahul Kothari on April 07 said that the police were only trying to control him, they were not beating him.

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  COVID-19: Delhi High Court mandates face mask even while driving alone

  India | April 07, 2021 12:09 IST

  Delhi recorded 5,100 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the highest since November 27 last year when the city reported 5,482 cases in a day. Seventeen more fatalities due to the infection took the death toll to 11,113, according to the Delhi health department. The case positivity rate stands at 4.93 per cent amid a massive surge in coronavirus cases in the last few weeks.

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  COVID-19: DYK properly fitted multilayer masks can reduce particle transmission by 96%

  Health | April 03, 2021 14:48 IST

  While multilayered masks performed much better than single-layer samples, the scientists said people should also pay attention to breathability.  

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  As COVID-19 cases see sharp rise, what type of mask should children wear?

  Health | April 01, 2021 17:23 IST

  As the cases rise, parents have become cautious and have too many questions regarding the safety of their kids. One of the most commonly asked questions is 'what type of mask should children wear?'

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  Rs 500 fine in Chhattisgarh now for not wearing mask, up from Rs 100

  India | March 26, 2021 12:16 IST

  The Chhattisgarh government has increased from Rs 100 to Rs 500 the amount of penalty for not wearing a face mask, to ensure strict implementation of the coronavirus guidelines.

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  With over 4,700 new cases, Pune facing another COVID wave

  News | March 18, 2021 18:00 IST

  Pune is under another COVID-19 wave as the city reported 4724 fresh cases in the last 24 hours. Amid resurgence of COVID-19 cases, many residents were seen flouting Covid-19 norms and masks rules at various public places of Pune, Maharashtra.

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  Multilayer masks most effective at preventing aerosol generation: Study

  Health | March 08, 2021 19:02 IST

  Triple-layered masks, even those made of cloth and N95 masks were found to successfully prevent atomisation, and therefore offered the best protection.  

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  Fashion 2020 rewind: Masks to pyjamas, the changing face of fashion in the new normal

  Fashion | December 30, 2020 18:03 IST

  The public health crisis has suddenly made health and sanitisation a huge priority. It has accelerate remote working and contactless operations. It has caused us to be more flexible, accommodative and agile, so suddenly attending a business meeting in T-shirt is not a challenge. Our socially constructed codes whether personal or official have changed. These behavioural and lifestyle changes have caused a number of fashion trends to emerge.

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  Chandigarh: Rs 1,000 fine for not wearing masks in public places

  India | November 26, 2020 20:49 IST

  Chandigarh Administration on Thursday announced that Rs 1,000 fine will be imposed on those who will be found without mask.