COVID Fourth Wave Concerns: Chandigarh Mandates Masks in Public Places, Fines Re-imposed

Read Chandigarh administration's full order on latest COVID guidelines here.

Chandigarh: In wake of rising COVID cases once again, Chandigarh administration has decided to bring back the mask mandate in closed environments, reported news agency ANI. Wearing of face masks in public places, public transport and education institutions has been made mandatory in Chandigarh, an official order said on Monday.

The order is also effective in all government and private offices, plus all types of indoor gatherings. The UT administration has re-imposed a fine of Rs 500 in case of violation, the order added.

Read Chandigarh administration’s full order on latest COVID guidelines here:

The closed environment comprises public transport buses, taxis, cinema halls, malls, shops, educational institutes, all government and private offices and all type of indoor gatherings.