Amid growing public indifference to wear masks and avoid mass gatherings, the Union Cabinet has decided to launch a public awareness campaign from Thursday to remind the public that the pandemic is still raging.

"Masks, social distancing and washing hands are the three ways to remain safe, in the absence of any vaccine. We have decided to launch a public campaign to raise awareness about these measures in public places," said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar while briefing the media on cabinet decisions.