Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Odisha Official Issues COVID-19 Guidelines for Rath Yatra
Health officials in Odisha are advising people to be careful about COVID-19 during the Rath Yatra festival.
If people have symptoms, they should watch the event on TV instead of going in person.
Everyone attending should wear masks and wash their hands.
There have been some new COVID-19 cases, but officials say the situation is under control.
The government might issue new guidelines if needed.
Those with COVID-19 symptoms should not attend the Rath Yatra.
The Director of Health Services issued the advisory.
Devotees should follow respiratory etiquettes.
The festival is scheduled for June 27.
Odisha reported 7 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
- Who
- Director of Health Services, Amarendra Nath Mohanty
- What
- Advisory for those with COVID-19 symptoms to avoid attending the Rath Yatra.
- When
- Scheduled for June 27
- Where
- Puri, Odisha
- Why
- To ensure safety during the Rath Yatra festival amid COVID-19
- Event
- Puri Rath Yatra
- Date
- June 27
- Attendance
- 8-10 lakh devotees expected
- Advisory
- Those with symptoms should watch at home
- Precautions
- Masks, hand washing
- COVID-19 Cases
- 38 total cases, 7 new in last 24 hours
