In view of a huge shortage of masks to curb the coronavirus spread, villagers of tribal Kandhamal district have adopted a creative method of preparing masks out of plant leaves for their use.
Residents of Mundigarh under Tumudibandh block are using their handmade masks as well as spreading awareness among others about the virus. They are wearing the masks made of Sal leaves collected from forests.
They have put up posters in the village appealing to everyone to abide by the lockdown rules.
They are also prohibiting people from entering into and moving outside the village during the lockdown.
The conscious locals are also making others aware about hand sanitisation to prevent coronavirus infections by placing a bucket, a mug and soaps on the village outskirts.