Is wearing mask compulsory while driving alone? Here's what Health Ministry had to say about it!
The Union Health Ministry has not issued any guidelines recommending wearing of a mask if someone is driving a car or cycling alone
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has not issued any guidelines recommending wearing of a mask if someone is driving a car or cycling alone, government official said.
However, if someone is exercising, cycling or jogging in a group, they should wear masks and maintain social distancing so as not to infect each other, it said.
A large number of people have complained of being challaned for not wearing a mask while being inside in their cars as the Covid-19 cases soared in the country.
"Of late there is an increased awareness among people about physical activity and you must have seen people cycling or jogging in groups of two or three. If you are cycling or jogging in a group you need to wear a mask and maintain social distancing so as not to infect each other," he said.