Amid global concerns of a possible “fourth wave” of the pandemic, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the State government has no plans of relaxing the usage of masks for the moment.
With festivals like Gudi Padwa and the birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar round the corner, Mr. Tope urged the public to celebrate the events with caution and by observing the pandemic rules.
“For now, we have not decided to put an end to the mask mandate. The remaining restrictions on travel, entry in malls and compulsory two–dose vaccination have been kept in place to increase the inoculation rate,” said the Minister.
