Covid-19: Maharashtra govt mulls going mask-free, seeks inputs from experts

On Friday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that the state cabinet has not yet decided or held a discussion about going mask-free, and people must continue to wear the protective gear till coronavirus is eradicated.

While speaking to reporters, Deputy CM Pawar said, "There was no discussion in the cabinet meeting on stopping the use of masks. We must continue to use masks till the COVID-19 disease is eradicated."

Deputy CM Pawar made the comments after he inspected developmental works carried out by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Worli, Dadar, and Mahim with Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray.