Kejriwal won't attend public Holi programmes, appeals to people to avoid crowds
The Hindu
Delhi recorded 1,558 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the highest since since December 15
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he will not attend any public Holi programme due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases and appealed to the people to celebrate the festival with their families and avoid crowds. The national capital recorded 1,558 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the highest since since December 15 when 1,617 people tested positive for the virus, according to official data. "Corona cases have increased in the last few days, in view of this, I am not attending Holi programs being organized in public this time. Appeal to all of you to just celebrate Holi with your family and avoid crowds, follow the rules of Corona prevention," Mr Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.More Related News

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