Delhi-bound people from Harbhavaram are advised to undergo RT-PCR for coronavirus virus screening (COVID-19) and self-monitor their return.

In a suggestion, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) asked the people in the crowd to take extra precautions and follow the guidelines for COVID-19 issued by the authorities. The festival is expected to reach Delhi in large numbers starting from April 1.

The Uttarakhand government has appealed to devotees to take extra precautions during their visit to Kumbh Mela in Haridwar in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, the advisory said.

Devotees of Delhi must adhere to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at the Kumbh Mela for the management of the COVID-19 infectious disease and all guidelines issued by the Uttarakhand Government.

The SOP of the Ministry of Health states that all pilgrims visiting Kumbh should bring a health certificate issued by the competent authority, which is a compulsory requirement to enter the Kumbh Mela area.

It also states that pilgrims should bring a COVID-19 negative RT-PCR test report, which should not be more than 72 hours from the date of travel at the time of entering the fair.

All people from Kumbhamela have been asked to undergo an RT-PCR for coronavirus virus screening (COVID-19) and have been self-monitoring about their health since their return.

All visitors are required to register with the Uttarakhand Government Portal before their journey and download and use the Health Plan App at all times as per the SOP.

People over the age of 65, children under the age of 10 and those suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart, high blood pressure and kidney disease are advised not to attend Kumbhamela.

In addition, all pilgrims should take other precautions, such as applying a face mask, frequent hand washing and maintaining a physical distance of six feet in social distance.