Covid-19: Centre asks states to ensure upcoming festivals celebrated with 'utmost precautions'

In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre asked states on Saturday to take "utmost precautions" in celebrating upcoming festivals.

The Centre has asked states and union territories to ensure that upcoming festivals are celebrated in a safe and cautious manner with “utmost precautions” in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said standard operating procedures issued last month for curbing any spike in cases must be followed.