Jharkhand government announced Rs1 lakh fine for not wearing masks in public places and two-year jail term for violating lockdown guidelines

Jharkhand government on Thursday announced Rs 1 lakh fine for not wearing masks in public places and two-year jail term for violating lockdown guidelines. The Jharkhand Cabinet has issued the Infectious Diseases Ordinance (IDO) 2020 on Wednesday.

maskIn IDO 2020, Jharkhand govt told that those who violate the security protocol and those not wearing masks will have to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh and if those who violate lockdown rules will be jailed for 2 years.

This development comes as the number of corona patients in Jharkhand is constantly increasing.

CoronavirusJharkhand on Wednesday reported 439 new cases of Covid-19, while three more people died due to the disease. The state's death toll stands at 64.

There are 3,570 active cases in the state, with the infection tally rising to 6,682. A total of 3,048 people have so far recovered and discharged from hospitals.