The Health Minister of Kerala, Veena George, announced that masks are mandatory for certain groups of people in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Specifically, George stated that pregnant women, elderly individuals, and those with lifestyle diseases must wear masks as it is crucial to protect these vulnerable groups from the disease.
This announcement comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Kerala. "We have increased the testing. Hospital admission cases are increasing slightly.
However, among the total cases, only 0.8% of patients require oxygen support while 1.2% are admitted in ICUs," the minister said.