67 healthcare workers test positive for COVID-19 in UttarakhandÂ
As many as 67 healthcare workers have examined positive for the novel coronavirus in Uttarakhand. According to the main points, the instances are unfold throughout Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts, Dr. SK Gupta, Director of State Medical and Health Department stated. The improvement comes amid the continuing Kumbh Mela in the state, which witnessed a sea of devotees taking a holy dip, many principally with out masks with no correct social distancing.Â
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra (*67*), right now stated the continuing Kumbh in Haridwar ought to now have symbolic participation because of the COVID-19 disaster.
(*67*) tweeted that he spoke to Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Juna Akhara over the phone and enquired concerning the well being of saints, a lot of whom have contracted the an infection, and likewise conveyed his appreciation for their cooperation with the native administration.
The ongoing Kumbh, which has seen folks from completely different elements of the nation attending the auspicious occasion in giant numbers, has drawn flak from varied quarters because the variety of COVID-19 instances has zoomed at a speedy tempo in the previous few weeks.
The occasion has additionally reported the coronavirus instances in giant numbers.
The ongoing Kumbh has already been shortened this yr to only one month from April 1 to 30 because of the pandemic.
In regular circumstances, the occasion, which comes as soon as in 12 years, is held from mid-January to April.
