Despite surge in cases, Covid guidelines flouted during Holi celebrations
While state governments had issued guidelines prohibiting mass gatherings on Holi, visuals from across the country showed people, most of them without masks, celebrating the festival in violation of the Covid-19 guidelines.
Updated: March 29, 2021 17:07 IST
1 / 7Despite rules prohibiting mass gatherings on Holi, visuals from across the country showed a large number of people, most of them without masks, celebrating the festival in violation of Covid-19 guidelines. In Pic: Holi celebrations in Prayagraj, Uttarpradesh. (AP)
2 / 7Amid fears of a fresh Covid-19 surge during the festive season, several state governments had last week issued directions prohibiting public celebration of Holi. In Pic: People celebrate Holi as they gather in large numbers in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.(PTI)
3 / 7India has been recording over 40,000 cases every day since the last week and experts fear a possible second wave hitting the country. In Pic: A face mask lies on a road covered with coloured powder during Holi celebrations in Chennai. (Reuters)
4 / 7People pour coloured water on each other in Hyderabad. (AP)
5 / 7Apart from Holi, restrictions were also put in place for public celebration of Shab-e-Barat. In Pic: During 'Holika Dahan' ritual in Ahmedabad, March 28. (Reuters)
6 / 7At several places, authorities had also asked people above 60 or below 10 years of age, and those with serious illnesses, to avoid taking part in celebrations. (Reuters)
7 / 7Medical experts and doctors, too, have adivised that due diligence is required to stop the spread of the virus. In Pic: Holi celebrations in Amritsar, Punjab. (PTI)
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