<span style="color: #222222;">Manipur state government has directed anyone coming out in public places to wear a mask which covers their nose and mouth or take penal action by not wearing a mask.<br />'' <br />'' Reiterating an order of State Home Department issued on 10th April, a press release issued by the State government today said, the order was issued in the interest of everyone so that nobody gets infected with COVID-19 or infects others. The mask need not be a company manufactured one and it could be a home stitched.<br />''<br />''Once the lockdown is relaxed, more people will be allowed to move out and hence there would be an increase in the requirement of masks. Therefore, families can start making them instead of waiting to buy and wear, the press release further stated.</span><br />