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Shab-e-Barat celebration banned in Delhi amid Covid-19 surge

Published : Wednesday, 24 March, 2021 at 5:23 PM  Count : 654

Shab-e-Barat celebration banned in Delhi amid Covid-19 surge

Shab-e-Barat celebration banned in Delhi amid Covid-19 surge


India's Union Health Ministry has asked state governments to consider imposing local restrictions to prohibit gatherings on festival days like Shab-e-Barat and Eid-ul-Fitr.

"In view of the upcoming festivals such as  Shab-e-Barat and Eid-ul-Fitr, etc, it is strongly advised that states may consider imposing local restrictions in public observation of these festivals and limit/do away with mass gatherings."
The order further said that any laxity may result in losing the impetus and benefits that India has gained so far in managing the COVID-19.

India recorded 47,262 fresh coronavirus cases on March 23, the highest single-day rise so far this year, the Union Health Ministry said on March 24.

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases, the Delhi government also banned all gatherings on Shab-e-Barat, an official order said on March 23.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has warned of penal action against those found flouting the government order barring congregations on the upcoming festive occasions.

Delhi reported 1,101 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest in over three months, while four people succumbed to the disease, the health department said.

It is for the first time since December 24 that the city has recorded more than 1,000 cases in a day.

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