The existence of the newly mutated coronavirus discovered in the UK and the detection of the same virus among 20 passengers from Britain in India have not resulted in an increase in following of the standard operating procedures among the public, sources revealed. People say it is common to see traders on long bazaar and Mandi Street, doing business without masks. 

An electronic goods dealer B Shyam from Chennai said, “most follow hand washing and wearing masks, but have given social distancing the go by as this norm cannot be adhered to due to business compulsions.” Echoing the idea, motor oil dealer Poonam Chand said, “We do not allow customers into the shop if they do not wear masks. “wearing masks has gone for a toss due to the prevalent feeling that having survived the initial virus for more than 8 months it has made them adopt a “come what may” attitude, said a vendor. 

It is evident that corporation officials fail to act against those not wearing masks Sanitary Officer B Siva Kumar said, “We have a table at the junction of the old bus stand and Mandi Street where those not wearing masks are made to undergo the virus test after which they are given masks for free.” But, the public are fully aware of the mutated strain what makes them take risks is the lethargic notion that it is not virulent as the earlier strain. 

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