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In a letter to states and UTs on Tuesday, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said mass gatherings in context of various festivities as well as yatras are likely to be held in different parts of the country in the coming months, and that such congregations may potentially facilitate transmission of infectious diseases, including Covid-19. — PTI

Covid-19: Centre warns states on masss gatherings

The states have been asked to review and strengthen the disease surveillance system during the religious event/yatra

29 Jun 2022 10:01 AM


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