<p>The Thane district administration in Maharashtra on Friday issued an order making wearing of masks compulsory for everybody in view of novel coronavirus outbreak, officials said.</p>.<p>The order was issued by Collector Rajesh Narvekar, they said, adding that the masks should be of specifications issued by the government.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-lockdown-in-focus-as-indias-tally-goes-past-5800-global-toll-crosses-85000-817763.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>In another development, a man who recovered from the COVID-19 infection was given a hero's welcome by neighbours when he arrived at his house in Kalyan.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, District Education Officer Sangeeta Bhagwat said ingredients for mid-day meals will be given to parents as 1331 primary schools here are shut for the coronavirus outbreak. </p>
<p>The Thane district administration in Maharashtra on Friday issued an order making wearing of masks compulsory for everybody in view of novel coronavirus outbreak, officials said.</p>.<p>The order was issued by Collector Rajesh Narvekar, they said, adding that the masks should be of specifications issued by the government.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-lockdown-in-focus-as-indias-tally-goes-past-5800-global-toll-crosses-85000-817763.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>In another development, a man who recovered from the COVID-19 infection was given a hero's welcome by neighbours when he arrived at his house in Kalyan.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, District Education Officer Sangeeta Bhagwat said ingredients for mid-day meals will be given to parents as 1331 primary schools here are shut for the coronavirus outbreak. </p>