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Independence Day: Centre issues advisory to states over Covid protocols

Ministry of Home Affairs advisory comes at a time when India is reporting over 15,000 Covid-19 cases each day

Security for the 75th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

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In the advisory which was issued by the government on Friday, the Centre also added that the states and UTs should ensure that the general public should follow Covid protocols

BS Web Team New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2022 | 8:57 PM IST

The central government on Friday issued an advisory to states and Union Territories to avoid large gatherings while celebrating India's 75th Independence Day, as a precautionary measure, according to a media report.

The advisory from Ministry of Home Affairs came at a time when India is reporting over 15,000 Covid-19 cases. On Friday, India logged 16,561 new infections and overall case tally rose to 44,223,557 and 526,928 deaths.

The advisory urged the states and UTs to ensure that the general public should follow Covid protocols. The home ministry also asked all states and UTs to carry out a "Swacch

Topics : Coronavirus Independence Day Home Ministry independence Delhi Ministry of Home Affairs corona healthcare Educational institutes Social distancing Swachh Bharat

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