Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the number of affected cases in our country is increasing every day. 

The preventive measures to tackle this deadly virus include washing hands regularly, using hand sanitizers if outside and wearing face masks. In the current situation, face masks and hand sanitisers have perhaps become some of the most coveted properties that people can currently own. 

And now there is a dismal shortage in the market for all these products.

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The government is constantly making efforts to contain the outbreak of the virus. However, one state has already found a novel solution to counter the growing concern of mask shortage.

The government of Kerala is now making the convicted prisoners to manufacture masks to ensure a steady supply.

#COVID19 | Solving The Mask Problem

In light of the shortage, directions were given to engage the prisons in the State in manufacturing masks. It has commenced on a war footing basis. Today, the Prison officials of Thiruvananthapuram Jail have handed over the first batch. pic.twitter.com/QKgHWqYNOg

â Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) March 14, 2020

Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, took to his Twitter handle and wrote, âIn light of the shortage, directions were given to engage the prisons in the State in manufacturing masks. It has commenced on a war footing basis.  Today, the Prison officials of Thiruvananthapuram Jail have handed over the first batch.â

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According to the Economic Times, the state has now put tailoring units in state jails to produce face masks. The Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals will also help in increasing the supply of hand sanitizers and is all set to produce 10 lakh bottles within ten days.

The people on the internet are all praises for the Kerala government and hereâs what they have to say about it-

Kudos to you and your entire team for wonderful work against Coronavirus outbreak

â Rishi (@SunoRishi) March 14, 2020 So true..

It is pretty impressive. The state government of Kerala decided to handle manufacturing masks and hand sanitizer, to cope with the huge demand, instead of just relying on existing manufacturers.

â Vaishali Dinakaran (@VaishDinakaran) March 14, 2020 On point!

Amazing ð¼

â Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) March 14, 2020 Indeed.

This is a really good idea. Not just to get more masks, but also to give the prisoners the feeling that they can help fight this thing. This will combat despair and riots

â Thalia (@ThaliaCrafts) March 14, 2020

Damn i feel so confident in my government. Feel proud to be living here. Proud to have you as our leader.

â Kiran K S (@KiranKSGatsby) March 14, 2020 Exactly!

Every #Keralite should be proud now. Forget I'm which ever place you live in. This is one of solide example #Kerala is showing often. Right from this wide spread. #HappyKerala on your initiatives...

â Maria Rajan (@Rajan59703460) March 14, 2020

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