Mask

North Korea lifts mask mandate, days after leader Kim Jong Un declared victory over COVID-19

The Korea Central News Agency reported that the rule of wearing masks was lifted, except in frontline areas and borderline cities, and counties, given that the whole country was turned into an epidemic-free zone

COVID-19 not completely over yet, be alert and follow govt's guidelines: President Ram Nath Kovind

After laying the foundation stone for Bhagwan Mahavir super speciality hospital in Delhi, President Kovind said during the COVID-19 pandemic, masks have been used as an effective means of protection against the virus

COVID-19: Kerala mandates masks in public again; violators to be punished

Any violation would be punishable under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act and other relevant laws

Mumbai Police shares 'golden rules' on Valentine’s Day amid COVID, post goes viral

Mumbai Police put up some images that represented conversations between a troubled heart and a mask where the mask is one's 'true love'

Centre revises COVID-19 rules for international flyers; no mandatory 7-day home quarantine, ‘at risk’ nations category removed

The new guidelines issued by the health ministry will come into effect from 14 February

COVID-19: Mask wearing, social-distancing practices declining among public, finds pan-India survey

The report suggested the need for awareness creation and ensuring compliance in Tier-3, 4 towns and rural districts where, in some cases, compliance was at near-zero levels

COVID-19 Fact Check: Does a mask protect me from the infection if I am the only person wearing one indoors?

While the lab studies all show a mask can protect the wearer, how well the masks perform in the real world depends on a number of variables, including how consistently people use them,

Hopeful of beginning vaccination for children aged 5-11 by end-2021, says FDA vaccine chief

In the US, anyone 12 and older is eligible for the vaccine but with the new variants and schools reopening, parents are wondering when younger children can get the shots.

How the idea of wearing a mask has gone through phases of acceptance and resistance since the Spanish Flu

The World Health Organisation in no uncertain terms makes it clear that masks should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures to suppress transmission and save lives.

Today's Google Doodle is an adorable reminder to wear a mask and get vaccinated

The Doodle is linked to Google search results on how to find a vaccination centre and ways to prevent infection.