Masks No Longer Mandatory, Covid Numbers Up In Haryana's Gurugram

Haryana had lifted all Covid-related restrictions in the state on February 16. The government, however, had advised mask usage in crowded areas.

Haryana's Gurugram, located near Delhi, has recorded 129 cases of coronavirus after more than a month. The numbers travelled upwards as the Haryana government lifted the mandatory tag on masks. A similar trend was observed in Delhi, which called off the fine on non-usage of masks, practically making them optional.

In Gurugram, the last time the cases crossed 100 mark was on March 4, when 115 cases were recorded. Thereafter, the numbers had dropped below 100.

Haryana had lifted all Covid-related restrictions in the state on February 16. The government, however, had advised mask usage in crowded areas.

In Delhi, 137 fresh Covid cases were reported on Monday, with the positivity rate rising to 2.7 per cent, the highest in the last two months, triggering concerns about the resurgence of the virus in the national capital.