'Kumbh might become COVID-19 super spreader'
April 06, 2021 14:47
A senior official in the Central government, during a Secretary-level meeting over the COVID-19 situation in the country on Monday, expressed apprehension that the ongoing Kumbh might become a "super spreader", according to a top source in the government.
The source said the government is 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'," a member in the high-level meeting said.
"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," the source told ANI.
"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," the source added.
However, the Centre is not considering prematurely ending the holy congregation.
The government also asked for ideas from the officials to curb the spread of the infection.
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