The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made wearing masks compulsory for those moving out of their house to get essential goods or emergency work. Those not wearing masks could be arrested. The instructions for the same came in the form of a circular issued by BMC commissioner Praveen Pardeshi on Wednesday. The instructions also specified that even if one is travelling in one's private or official vehicle, wearing a mask is mandatory.

Masks for everyone
The BMC now feels that the spread of COVID-19 is rampant in the city and to stop this it is necessary for every individual to cover her/his mouth and nose and not just those having the disease. Citizens and essential service providers moving for whatsoever purpose in public places like streets, hospitals, offices and markets must wear a 3 ply mask or cloth mask compulsorily. Even those working at a site or in an office to ensure essential services are provided must wear the masks. No individual or officer is to attend any meeting without wearing masks, instructed the circular.