PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ASKED TO WEAR MASKS, IN CLOSED ENVOIRNMENTS IN VIEW OF INCREASE IN THE ACTIVE CASES IN PUNJAB AND THE UT CHANDIGARH

In the state of HP four cases of covid-19 pandemic have been noticed from the Kangra district,two each from Chamba , Shimla and Solan district and one from Sirmour and those recovered includes two from Chamba and one from the Hamirpur.In neighbouring state of Haryana 367 persons were found positive for covid-19 pandemic and the Punjab State found 23 fresh cases and one death case , where in the neighbouring state of Haryana recoded a steep surge in covid-19 cases and the Punjab government yesterday advised it's residents to wear masks in the crowded spaces and the UT Chandigarh residents have too been advised to to wear masks .As such people have been asked to ensure the wearing of masks in closed envoirnmental areas like the public transport, buses ,trains , aircraft,taxis, cinema halls, shopping malls, departmental stores ,class rooms office rooms and the indoor gatherings.