NEW DELHI : Union Home Ministry on Tuesday announced to extend the nationwide covid-19 containment measures till October 31 considering the localised spreads of coronavirus in few states and covid-19 still continuing to be a public health challenge in the country.
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has written to the chief secretaries of all states and union territories directing them to maintain utmost vigil ahead of the upcoming festivals.
The home secretary cautioned that large scale gatherings in fairs, festivals, religious events and functions may lead to a fresh surge in covid-19 cases in the country. “It is therefore critical to enforce adherence to the covid-19 guidelines which allows regular festivities in a cautious, safe and