In Tamil Nadu, Government Made Masks Mandatory In Hospitals

Covid cases increase…

On Saturday, 01 April 2023, The Tamil Nadu health department issued an order making face masks compulsory for doctors and patients at hospitals owing to the rise in Covid-19 cases.

The government's order aims to protect staff and residents from this infection.

Doctors, nurses, medical staff, patients, and visitors have been asked to ensure compliance at around 11,300 health facilities as infection started in hospitals only, on Friday, HM Ma Subramanian said.

"So, as an early precaution, we have made wearing face masks compulsory from today (April 1)," he said.

Speaking to reporters here, the Minister said though the infection spread has not escalated it has become essential to exercise precaution.

"We should ensure that we wear face masks to protect ourselves from infections. At present, Omicron sub-variants XBB and BA.2 are in circulation not only in Tamil Nadu but also in the nation and other parts across the globe," he said.

Passengers arriving from other countries are randomly screened upon their arrival at the airports in the State.

During the last 24 hours, 123 people have tested covid-19 positive in TN, he said.