The steadily rising numbers of COVID-19 cases throughout the country has become a cause of concern for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Although this rise in daily cases has not been consistent throughout the country, certain states like Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka have experienced a massive spike in numbers.
This has forced these state governments to resume strict COVID-19 protocols and preventive measures. Along with placing increased restrictions on gatherings in public places like shopping malls and parks, these states have also enforced the Test-Track-Treat Protocol to help flatten the curve once again.
The renewed surge in COVID-19 cases in several Indian states has resulted in the reinforcement of the Test-Track-Treat Protocol that can help curb the rapid spread of the virus. The need for the Test-Track-Treat Protocol has become even more significant and observing strategies for demarcating containment zones has also become necessary at the micro-level.
Along with the Test-Track-Treat Protocol, state governments have also marked public places as the main cause of the rapid spread of the virus.
The Delhi government has reported a total of 6,49,973 active cases of COVID-19 as of 24th March 2021. This resulted in the Delhi government placing malls, cinema halls, indoor auditoriums and metro stations under the tags of ‘Super Spreader Zones’. The government of Delhi also declared that massive randomized testing for the virus is to be conducted in these zones to identify active cases and quarantine them for treatment. Law enforcement authorities in Delhi have also been instructed to prevent public gatherings during the upcoming festivals of Holi, Shab-e-Baraat and Navratri.
Since the beginning of 2021, the country has not recorded such a rise in the number of cases as has been recorded in the last few days, indicating an unprecedented spike in the spread of the virus. As a result, these 5 states have placed a ban on public gatherings during festivals like Holi:
In the wake of such an alarming rate of increase in infected cases, amping up the vaccination drive has become one of many solutions. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has urged all Indians above the age of 45 years to get vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of comorbidities since it is an effective preventive measure.
With the multi-pronged approach of the Indian Government with regards to increasing the intensity of the ongoing vaccination drives and placing strict restrictions in containment zones, there is hope for the country to return to normal. Placing bans on public gatherings may seem extreme even in 2021 but measures like these are a necessary evil needed to fight for the greater good.
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We have already been missing out on so much due to the pandemic! Events across the world have been cancelled, gatherings are best avoided and social distancing is the new thing. As the vaccination process began, people seem to have allowed themselves to become careless and ditch the mask once in a while. Owing to that, COVID cases are escalating and the surge continues. With all of these, how happy can this Holi be?
Holi involves gatherings, smearing each other with colours and hugs that come with the corona scare this year. While you don’t necessarily have to miss out on all the fun, you must ensure your safety first. COVID is an airborne infection that mainly spreads from person to person through direct as well as indirect contact, quite possibly through coughs or sneezes. It is further possible that a person can get affected by touching an infected surface or object which is why social distancing and good hygiene are the key.
Well, if you are ready to let someone put colours on you, you probably want to rethink that. Are you also sure about the sweets you are picking up from that plate? Holi is a festival that brings you close to a lot of people and there are enough reasons to panic in a situation like that. Interacting with a large crowd and touching several people has the potential to infect you with the viral disease. You may not be aware that the person right in front of you has a sore throat or high temperature. So, this Holi, let’s choose to be responsible and not vulnerable.
While we are on the verge of winning this battle against COVID, it is now, more than ever, important that we remain careful and do not get overwhelmed just yet. The vaccines are here and it is only a matter of time. The future looks promising, let us continue to follow the COVID norms and regulations to keep ourselves protected.
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