In view of rising COVID-19 cases, Centre on Sunday directed the Uttarakhand government to follow stringent measures to control coronavirus' spread during Kumbh Mela. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has noted that 10-20 pilgrims and 10-20 locals are testing positive for COVID-19 everyday, the Health Ministry said. A central team visited Uttarakhand on March 16-17 to review arrangements.
In view of rising COVID-19 cases, Centre on Sunday directed the Uttarakhand government to follow stringent measures to control coronavirus' spread during Kumbh Mela. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has noted that 10-20 pilgrims and 10-20 locals are testing positive for COVID-19 everyday, the Health Ministry said. A central team visited Uttarakhand on March 16-17 to review arrangements.