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A total of 1,701 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela area from April 10 to 14
The numbers include both RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Test reports of devotees and seers of different akharas
The Kumbh Mela area is spread over 670 hectares covering parts of Haridwar, Tehri and Dehradun districts, including Rishikesh
Dehradun: India is witnessing the second wave of COVID-19, and Kumbh is taking place amid the global pandemic. A total of 1,701 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela area from April 10 to 14 confirming fears that one of the world s largest religious gatherings may contribute further to the rapid rise in coronavirus cases.
More Than 1,700 Test Positive For Covid-19 In Kumbh Mela In 5 Days
A majority of the 48.51 lakh people who took part in the last two royal baths (Shahi Snan) were seen openly violating COVID norms like wearing of face masks and social distancing. PTI Outlook Web Bureau 2021-04-15T14:03:02+05:30 More Than 1,700 Test Positive For Covid-19 In Kumbh Mela In 5 Days outlookindia.com 2021-04-15T14:06:51+05:30
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Over 1700 people have contracted Covid-19 in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela area from April 10 to 14 confirming fears that one of the world s largest religious gatherings may contribute further to the rapid rise in coronavirus cases.
Around 1,700 people test positive for COVID-19 in Hardiwar Kumbh Mela from April 10-14
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positive for COVID-19 in the Haridwar
Kumbh Mela area from April 10 to 14 confirming fears that one of the world s largest religious gatherings may contribute further to the rapid rise in coronavirus cases. The numbers include both
RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Test reports of devotees and seers of different akharas (ascetic groups) over the five-day period in the entire Mela Kshetra extending from
Haridwar to Devprayag, Haridwar Chief Medical Officer Shambhu Kumar Jha said on Thursday. More RT-PCR test reports are awaited and the trend shows that the number of infected persons in the Kumbh Mela Kshetra is likely to climb to 2,000, he said.
Over 1,700 test positive for COVID-19 in Kumbh Mela over 5-day period
More RT-PCR test reports are awaited and the trend shows that the number of infected persons in the Kumbh Mela Kshetra is likely to climb to 2,000.
By PTI| Updated: 15th April 2021 3:27 pm IST Devotees gather to offer prayers during Ganga aarti at Kumbh Mela, at Har ki Pouri, in Haridwar. (PTI)
Rishikesh: A total of 1,701 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela area from April 10 to 14 confirming fears that one of the world’s largest religious gatherings may contribute further to the rapid rise in coronavirus cases.
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April 15, 2021 16:53 IST
Medical workers conducted 2,36,751 tests over the five-day period in the mela site. Out of these, 1,701 came out positive for coronavirus
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Naga Sadhus (or holy men) participate in a procession to take a dip in the Ganges river during Shahi Snan at Kumbh Mela , or the Pitcher Festival, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Haridwar on April 14, 2021.
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Medical workers conducted 2,36,751 tests over the five-day period in the mela site. Out of these, 1,701 came out positive for coronavirus
Over 1,700 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela area from April 10 to 14 confirming fears that one of the world’s largest religious gatherings may contribute further to the rapid rise in coronavirus cases.