Just a year ago, the total number of coronavirus cases in India was around 1024 and the death toll was 27, according to an Indian Express report dated March 29, 2020. During that time, entire India was under lockdown, with streets deserted and shops and industries shut. Thousands of cash-strapped migrant workers had started heading back to their homes barefoot. People were scared of stepping out of their houses, fearing the virus spread. And this year, on March 29, 2021, despite India having millions of cases, a large number of people all across the country flouted the COVID-19 protocols to celebrate Holi. Neither did they wear masks nor maintain social distancing. Due to the sheer negligence of the masses, India witnessed around 56,119 fresh cases in 24 hours after Holi 2021. Read on to know more.
People Gathered In Large Numbers To Celebrate Holi
The COVID-19 cases are rising again in India. But after the relaxation of the lockdown protocols, people started taking the anti-COVID precautions lightly. Huge crowds of people celebrated Holi without adhering to the COVID protocols. People gathered in large numbers in Prayagraj, Shahjahanpur, Mathura, Ujjain, Barpeta and other places. People thronged in masses to Uttar Pradesh’s Dwarkadesh Temple, Bihari Temple and similar places to celebrate Holi. This happened even after the governments across states advised people to follow the norms.
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Maharashtra Reported The Highest Number Of Virus Cases
In 24 hours of Holi, India reported nearly 56,119 fresh cases with around 102 deaths. The total number of confirmed cases in India to date has been around 12 million and the death toll has risen to 162000. Maharashtra tops the list of COVID cases, followed by Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The total number of confirmed cases in Maharashtra so far has been around 2.71 million with nearly 54,181 deaths. According to experts, the second wave of coronavirus is more dangerous than the first one.
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Meanwhile, vaccination has started all over the country in full swing. As reported by BBC on March 27, 2021, India has administered more than 55 million doses of COVID vaccines. The authorities are suggesting even to the vaccinated people to continue following the precautionary measures until the pandemic is completely eliminated.
First Published: March 30, 2021 12:15 PM