Good news for single car drivers! Now, wearing mask not compulsory in Delhi

The Delhi High Court had earlier termed the Delhi government’s order to mandatorily wear masks in a car even while driving alone as "absurd". 

New Delhi: In view of the consistent decline in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday said that it will not be compulsory to wear a mask even while driving alone.

During a crucial meeting of the DDMA, it was also decided to reopen schools, colleges and gyms under strict compliance with COVID-19 safety rules.

The Delhi High Court had earlier termed the Delhi government’s order to mandatorily wear masks in a car even while driving alone as "absurd".