Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : September 30, 2021 11:02 AM IST
As the COVID situation in the country improves slightly, the NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr. V K Paul on Wednesday said that safe festivities this year will be a determining factor in the fight against the Covid pandemic. Talking to the media about the virus behaviour in certain situations, Paul said "Closer the group of people, more chances are there to spread the virus". An information video series by the Health Ministry 'Covid Gurukool' on social media, underlined that the second Covid surge is still persisting in India more or less region-wise.
Speaking on the Covid behaviour during the upcoming festivities, Paul said that we are dealing with the Delta variant which is highly transmissible. He said, "A situation which leads to group and gatherings is not good for us, because then we give a chance to the virus to engulf us again". He added that the Delta variant is a very punishing one so we should all celebrate these festivals among our own family members and in our own household only. He added, "Celebrate the upcoming festivals within the house only and make sure that all your members are vaccinated against the Covid virus". "We cannot afford to be in large gatherings. We need to maintain social distance", said the NITI Aayog Health Member while advising that when we go outside we must wear a mask to prevent infection. He said let this crisis be over and there will be many opportunities to celebrate the festival with the customary spirit. We have to celebrate 'Mask Waali Diwali' this time, he added.
Meanwhile, India logged less than 20,000 Covid-19 cases for the third straight day. According to the latest reports, the country registered 18,870 new cases in the last 24 hours. With the addition of new cases India's total COVID tally now stands at 3,37,16,451. With 378 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, India's cumulative Covid related fatalities have risen to 4,47,751. A decline in daily Covid cases was witnessed in Kerala, which has been reporting almost half of the total cases for the last few weeks.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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