Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Friday that it is obligatory to wear a mask to forestall the spread of coronavirus in the state.

“For this, you need a bit of clean fabric,” he said.

The main Chief Minister informed in a tweet, “Covers are currently compulsory in Punjab.”

“The Secretary of Health is giving a definite warning to the individuals. Simply recall that it is critical to wear a cover when you escape the house or for any fundamentals. A bit of clean fabric is all you need. Is required. Leave all of us alone protected and battle together # Covid_19. ” she included.

Masks are compulsory in Punjab now. Health Secretary is issuing a detailed advisory for the people. Just remember to wear mask when you step out of home for any emergency/essentials. A piece of clean cloth is all you need. Let’s all stay safe and fight #Covid_19 together. pic.twitter.com/jIPRgbnOWX — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) April 10, 2020

Punjab announced another coronavirus case on Friday morning, taking the state tally to 131.

Eleven have capitulated to this infection till date.