Thiruvananthapuram: The health department has made the mask mandatory again in the state. The move comes against the backdrop of rising covid cases in the country. Failure to wear the mask will result in a fine. The mask was made mandatory in public places and workplaces by order of the Chief Secretary.
The Prime Minister had today convened a review meeting with the Chief Ministers of the states in the wake of rising covid cases. In the absence of the Chief Minister, Health Minister Veena George attended the review meeting.