Amid a fresh alarm over a steady rise in Covid cases in Odisha , the government has appealed to devotees taking part in Rath yatra to wear masks.
Bhubaneshwar, Jun 28, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk
Bhubaneshwar June 28: Amid a fresh alarm over a steady rise in Covid cases in Odisha , the government has appealed to devotees taking part in Rath yatra to wear masks.
" Government has decided to supply 10 lakhs masks to the Puri administration for distribution among the devotees. " we urge the devotees to wear masks . The should avoid visiting Puri if they suffer from Covid related symptoms such as cold , cough and fever", a government spokes person has said.
During 2020 and 2021 Rath yatra was conducted amid a curfew without devotees due to Covid .
Covid situation in the state still under control, the devotees should take necessary precautions and follow Covid appropriate behaviour.
Since a large number of devotees are expected to visit Puri , Covid test centres will be opened at various points . Adequate beds with oxygen and ventilator facilities have been kept ready in Puri , he said.
The state saaw 72 Covid positive cases on Monday and the number of active cases in Puri stood at 15.