Updated Apr 13, 2021 · 01:07 pm Crowds of Hindu holy men take a dip in the Ganges river on Monday, as India is in the midst of a second wave of the coronavirus. | AFP/Money Sharma
At least 102 devotees have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar,
The Indian Express reported on Tuesday. Several lakhs of devotees are visiting the Kumbh Mela each day but only a few are being tested and other basic Covid-19 related protocols such as wearing masks, thermal screening, and checking negative test reports have been ignored.
On Monday, over 28 lakh devotees turned up to take a dip in the Ganges. However, only 18,169 of the pilgrims were tested between 11.30 pm on Sunday and 5 pm on Monday, according to the report.