Kumbh During Covid 19 2nd Wave in India might become ‘Super Spreader’: Govt Official

 New Delhi: A senior official in the Indian government, during a Secretary-level review meeting for COVID-19 situation in the country on Monday, expressed worry that the ongoing Kumbh might become a “super spreader”.

The secretaries were worried about the Kumbh and discussed this at a high-level meeting on Monday.

  • If the government does not decide to end Kumbh before the stipulated time, it may become a COVID-19 ‘super spreader.
  • The government is forming a team that will appeal to all with the help of sadhus and religious leaders to ensure pilgrims, who are visiting the Kumbh, wear masks and follow social distancing.
  • At the same time, the government also suggested that a message should be given through TV and radio, and posters should be put up at public places to create awareness amongst masses that the pandemic is not over yet.

However, the Centre is not considering prematurely ending the holy congregation.

There will be three major bathing dates (shahi snan) on April 12, 14 and 27 during the Kumbh Mela this year.

In normal, Kumbh continues for almost four months but this year due to pandemic Covid-19, the duration of the congregation has been reduced to one month.

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