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The novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) which first emerged in Wuhan, China in late December 2019, has now spread to all the countries in the world. Many pharmaceutical companies around the world are racing to find a cure, but the possibility of a vaccine in the near future seems bleak. Recommended solutions for preventing the spread of the virus include wearing face masks, physical and social distancing and regular use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The governments of many countries are actively promoting social distancing and the use of a face mask. This paper will propose techniques for the real-time monitoring of violations of social distancing guidelines as well as detection of a face mask. This paper has successfully monitored public spaces and indoor shops in real time. The methods can be applied on live CCTV camera video feed both in indoor as well as outdoor setting. They are essential to control the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with local government guidelines. |