In Maharashtra, wearing masks is mandatory in public places, so the government has imposed a cap on the price of masks.
The Maharashtra government has fixed the price of double and triple layer masks with the N95. Private hospitals and suppliers in the state, which have witnessed coronavirus infection, can no longer sell these masks at a high price. In Maharashtra, now the price of double layer mask can not be more than Rs 3 and triple layer mask cannot be more than Rs 4. While the N95 mask will cost between Rs 19 and Rs 49. Health Minister Rajesh Tope of Maharashtra announced this on Wednesday.
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According to the state government guidelines, wearing masks in public places is mandatory.