Covid-19 report mandatory for devotes returning from Kumbh mela
The Karnataka State Government on Friday made the Covid-19 test mandatory for the devotees returning from Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. This announcement was made by the Health Minister, K.Sudhakar while announcing he focused upon the fact that the pilgrims should resume normal activities only after their Covid-19 tests came negative.
K.Sudhakar also tweeted that, "Pilgrims returning to the state after taking part in the holy Kumbh Mela at Haridwar must return to their homes after their return and inspect the Corona. I urge pilgrims to continue with their regular activities only after the negative in the corona report".
Today around 30 sadhus have tested positive for Covid-19. Over 5 days around 1,700 have tested positive. As per the latest update, Karnataka CM Yediyurappa, for the second time has tested positive for coronavirus and has been admitted to the hospital .
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