Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 19 (ANI): A penalty for not wearing a mask was implemented from Thursday onwards in Srikakulam's Etcherla area.

Municipal ASHA workers were seen collecting a fine of Rs 100 from those persons who were not wearing masks.

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The ASHA workers were also seen distributing free masks to those who pay the penalty.

Two deaths and 299 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Andhra Pradesh, taking the tally of coronavirus cases in the state to 5,854 on Thursday, said the state COVID-19 nodal officer. (ANI)

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