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Face masks to be made compulsory in Maha if Covid-19 cases rise: Rajesh Tope

'The figures are growing in small spaces which is alarming. Hence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi (recently) held a meeting with chief ministers of states and told them to be on alert. As of today, there is no need for restrictions. But, if the cases go up, we will have to impose restrictions and make masks compulsory,' says Tope

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Rajesh Tope. File pic

Rajesh Tope. File pic

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said there is no need for making face masks compulsory in the state as of now, but if there is an increase in new Covid-19 cases, then face coverings will be made mandatory.

Tope was speaking to reporters in Aurangabad on Saturday, when Maharashtra reported 155 new coronavirus cases, as against 148 on Friday.

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