Delhi schools directed to enforce mask advisory amid H1N1 cases

The Delhi government has directed schools to enforce a mask advisory and handwashing protocols following a rise in H1N1 cases. District Deputy Directors of Education must monitor compliance, with a compiled report due to the School Branch (Health) by August 31, 2026. The directive covers hygiene measures across all schools in the national capital.

The advisory comes as the city reports increased seasonal influenza cases. Schools have been instructed to ensure availability of soap and hand sanitizers, and to promote respiratory etiquette among students. The government has not declared a formal health emergency but has stepped up preventive measures.