₹1,000 would be imposed for not wearing masks. A rule on imposition of the penalty already exists, he told reporters here. In another measure to keep Covid-19 under check, he requested citizens to carry their Covid vaccination certificates in public places.
The health staff would visit public places and randomly ask for vaccine certificates, he said. The teams would counsel those who have not yet taken vaccination.
The health department would urge the government to make it mandatory to carry vaccination certificates in public places. He regretted that over 25 lakh people in the state have not taken the second dose of vaccination even after the due date.