Ahead of Holi, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday issued guidelines for celebrations in wake of the rising COVID-19 caseload in the state.
The guidelines were issued by chief secretary RK Tiwari, who stated what permission has to be taken for any public function or procession that is organized on Holi.
The organizers of the functions will have to ensure that social distancing is maintained and other COVID-19 protocols are followed even after obtaining permission.
People above 60 years, children below 10 years and those having comorbidities have been advised to remain indoors during the festival.
The guidelines further state that persons coming from states that have a high virus load will have to undergo COVID-19 tests.
Dedicated COVID-19 hospitals will continue to remain operational in every district and tracking, testing and treatment will be aggressively pursued. Coronavirus help desks are also being revived.
People will be urged through the public address systems to continue following safety protocols.
Inmates of all jails in the state will be subjected to Covid tests if they have ventured out of the prison.
(With IANS inputs)
