New Delhi, July 10, 2021 (PPI-OT):Expressing concerns over people travelling to hill stations in large numbers and violating COVID protocols, the Indian government stressed that the COVID pandemic was not yet over in the country and that every person should continue to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour.

During a press briefing, the Indian Health Ministry said, we need to take all the precautions and cited examples of Bangladesh, Russia and the United Kingdom where COVID-19 cases are seeing a sharp spike again.

“We are still dealing with the second wave of COVID-19. We need to continue the display COVID-19 appropriate behaviour,” it added.

Niti Aayog (National Institute of Transforming India) member-health, Dr VK Paul said, “We cannot lower our guard. A new risk is being seen at tourist spots where a gathering of crowds being seen, social distancing and mask protocol is not being followed. This is a serious cause of concern.”

Dr Paul also maintained that guidelines on vaccination for pregnant women have been issued already and it is very important that they are inoculated.

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