Are we ‘mask'ing it? Covid safety takes back seat
The New Indian Express Chennai|January 14, 2021
“MASK it or risk it,” was the key takeaway that 2020 left us all with. By now, the familiarity with the virus, has made us adapt a laid-back approach towards it. Festival seasons, social gatherings and movie releases are testing times; wait... all these together have filled our calender this week. So, how well ‘mask disciplined’ are we?
NIRUPAMA VISWANATHAN
Are we ‘mask'ing it? Covid safety takes back seat

It’s a known fact that the city corporation collects fine for Covid-19 safety protocol violations. But the civic body is also diversifying its focus to other important areas other than the virus. Imposing fines is not a primary function, say corporation officials. According to them, the civic body collected ₹20.7 lakh as fine in the month of December.

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