Restaurants pull out the masks and gloves to keep new Covid wave at bay

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As China continues to grapple with a new wave of Covid, the ripples of the pandemic continues to be felt across the border. Sectors across India are also bracing for the possibility of a new wave affecting them. The hospitality sector has stepped up vigil and some have asked their staff to wear masks and gloves to keep the Covid virus at bay.

“We have once again placed sanitisers at restaurant entrances. Our staff members have been advised to wear masks during peak hours. These are proactive and precautionary measures,” said Anurag Katriar, founder of Indigo Hospitality, which runs eight restaurants