Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said the state cabinet had not held any discussion about going mask-free, and people must continue to wear the protective gear till coronavirus is eradicated.

"There was no discussion in the cabinet meeting on stopping the use of masks. We must continue to use masks till the Covid-19 disease is eradicated," Pawar said while speaking to the media here. People will be informed if any decision about going mask-free is taken, he said.