Thousands Test Positive In Kumbh, 2 Akharas Withdraw But When Will Govt End the Mela?

Over 2,780 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Kumbh Mela area since April 10. Uttarakhand recorded over 2,220 new cases on April 15, the biggest single-day spike so far. Dehradun and Haridwar districts have emerged as the major hotspots in the state. According to the notification, the Kumbh Mela started on April 1st and will continue till this month-end. Despite Niranjani Akhara's announcement, the Uttarakhand cabinet minister Bansidhar Bhagat said the Kumbh would continue. #KumbhMela #Covid19 #SecondWave Crux is your daily dose of the big, viral and relevant news in a few minutes. It’s your ultimate guide to staying informed on the latest in politics, international relations, sports, entertainment and social media Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux One Take: https://bit.ly/3oNaLWf Crux Files: https://bit.ly/3mnbnjW Crux BTS: https://bit.ly/3oCjbQE