indiaUpdated: Dec 31, 2020, 08:35 ISTThe Kerala government has issued an order prohibiting all public gatherings as part of New Year celebrations. The decision has been taken in view of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. “Given the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the state, New Year 2021 celebration by the public is likely to result in a spike in the transmission of Covid-19, if extant Covid protocols are not adhered to,” the order said. Karnataka, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur and Rajasthan too have announced night curfew to check the spread of the virus. All these states have prohibited large gatherings and made Covid protocols, like wearing face masks and sanitising the area, mandatory.

Source: Hindustan Times December 31, 2020 02:54 UTC