COVID-19 at Kumbh Mela

The recent hike in COVID-19 cases in India at the annual Kumbh Mela festival in India was shocking (“Over 1,000 test positive for COVID-19 at India religious festival”, Gulf News, April 14). Millions gathered for the Kumbh Mela festival despite a raging pandemic. The entire country is recording the increase in numbers, and people attending gatherings in large numbers without masks are highly condemned. Our country is known for its diversity and many religious functions. But for now, people should abstain from any kind of gatherings when COVID-19 is spreading so fast. I appeal to all state governments not to allow people for any celebrations so that the surge may come down. People are under the impression that getting inoculated makes them free from spreading the COVID-19 virus. Government should impose strict laws for large gatherings. Will the authorities look into this valid issue?

From Mr K.Ragavan

Bengaluru

India

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