Tamil Nadu Launches Free Mask Program To Combat COVID-19

Tamil Nadu has launched a free mask distribution scheme to all ration card holders to fight COVID-19, reports PTI. The initial phase of the scheme, which was launched by CM K Palaniswami, 4.44 crore reusable masks costing Rs 30.07 crore will be provided to 69.09 lakh families in town panchayats, municipalities and corporations barring the Greater Chennai Corporation.