Even though the state government has repeatedly urged the citizens to wear face masks and follow the protocols of social distancing, people have been found flouting these rules over the months.
As a consequence, the Thane Municipal Corporation has taken action against such citizens by imposing a fine of ₹500 on at least 1,900 individuals. As of now, the total fine collected by the Corporation has been ₹9,00,000.
Municipal Commissioner Vipin Sharma had earlier ordered the officials to undertake punitive action against citizens who do not wear masks in public places, government offices, private offices and markets in the Thane municipal limits. The same has been conveyed to the Assistant Commissioner and the Police. Moreover, the highest number of unmasked people were found in Naupada Ward Committee whereas the lowest number of action was taken in the Wagle Ward Committee.
Meanwhile, Mumbai reported 706 fresh cases of the coronavirus, the lowest daily count in more than two months, taking the COVID-19 tally to 2,59,114 on Monday, November 2. This was the lowest daily COVID-19 count in nearly 70 days. Earlier on August 25, the city had reported 587 cases. On the other hand, according to the data shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the death toll in the city reached 10,305 with 30 fresh fatalities reported in the past 24 hours.
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