Covid Test Must For Taking Dip In Ganga At Kumbh Mela: Trivendra Rawat

Haridwar Kumbh should be a priority in the vaccine distribution strategy for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand considering the huge workforce that will be engaged in organising the fair, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Tuesday. He said a steering committee at the state level and task forces in all districts have been set up for vaccination and their meetings are being held regularly.

"Slated from January to April next year, Haridwar Kumbh, in which a large number of officials, employees, police personnel and health workers will have to work, must be a priority in vaccine distribution strategy for Uttarakhand,"he said. Rawat was speaking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with chief ministers, through video conference, to discuss the COVID-19 situation.

Rawat on Monday announced that a Covid-19 test will be mandatory for those wishing to take a dip in the Ganga at the Kumbh Mela, according to a report in ANI. He held discussions for arrangements relating to the health and safety of devotees on Monday.